angela9298 15 Posted September 22, 2016 I'm having my surgery Monday and I'm planning on being back in the office no later then Wednesday of the following week. So a week and a half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bettyboo60 13 Posted September 22, 2016 I took 3 wks off, I'm a nurse but my doctir said when I returned to work no lifting or pulling for another week Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted September 22, 2016 how long did you stay out of work..... @@TanishaP people take different time away from work/recuperation a few days, 2 weeks, you are thinking about taking one month?? a month seems like a long time, but.... if you have the time, go for it better to "sign" up for lots of time off and go back sooner than later as for me, i took NOOOO time off from work i immediately went back to my retired status speedy recovery good luck kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autumn Fury 67 Posted September 22, 2016 I'm taking a month off as I do a lot of driving. But also the recovery is one side of the coin, the food/supplement is the other AND there is A LOT to learn and you also have no idea how your body will react to the foods afterwards. Take a a much as you can. You CAN always go back to work early. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthrogeeke 12 Posted September 23, 2016 I took 6 weeks. I had the time and my doctor suggested taking as much as possible. Sent from my SM-N910V using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaunette2016 0 Posted September 23, 2016 I took 6 1/2 weeks.. but I also had a hernia repair Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhitneyMc 26 Posted September 23, 2016 Preparing to fill out some paper work for my job real soon...Just wanted to know how long did some of you stay out of work..... Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Dr suggested three weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caroline G 25 Posted September 23, 2016 I did 4 weeks. So glad I did! Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teresa Ann 1 Posted September 23, 2016 I requested 6 weeks but went back after 4.5 weeks. The fatigue was bad plus I required iv fluids x 3 during that time. I do alot of lifting and pulling in my job. I had rny and hernia repair. A coworker had the sleeve and returned to work after a week. Sent from my LG-H811 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormid 7 Posted September 23, 2016 Does anyone know if short term disability will cover this? Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keyyzzVSG36 11 Posted September 23, 2016 I am in the nursing field and my surgeon had me to stay off work for 6 weeks. Its not much you can do with 15lbs restriction. If you work at office you'll be fine, if not I say 4 to 6 weeks Sent from my LG-H631 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TruffleMomma 0 Posted September 23, 2016 1 week. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beautiful 1 22 Posted September 23, 2016 4 weeks Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmaecamp8269 1 Posted September 23, 2016 I had surgery on 9/19/16, I'll go back on the 26th. It may be a week but I also have an office job Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derhart 0 Posted September 23, 2016 2.5 weeks. Then returned for 1/2 days for one week. Then back to full time. Sent from my SM-N900V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites