Time off

[katoya33 12]

I had my surgery on 10/10 went back on 10/17 so it's up to your body everybody is different I stop taking my meds 2 days after surgery so I could go to work if I had pain I took Tylenol

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@rolosmom Was the 2nd surgery due to the first VSG surgery?

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[rolosmom7 740]

@rolosmom Was the 2nd surgery due to the first VSG surgery?

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No, unrelated - could be related to sudden hormone release, but it was for endometrial hyperplasia.

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Thanks!

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[rolosmom7 740]

I am taking off a total of six weeks. My surgery was September 28 and I go back to work November 14. We have a short-term disability benefit that pays at 100%. I am feeling better now, but as soon as I go back to work, everything will become about work and not about my recovery and getting my Protein and fluids in. That is the biggest reason that my doctor and I made the decision for me to take this time. Also my fatigue is so hit or miss, and that would make going back to work right now pretty difficult.

I should have taken my full 6 week short term disability. I'd still be home! I really really regret not taking it, mine was also with 100% pay. I'm in school for my MBA as well. I bit off WAYYYYY too much.

To anyone reading - I was dumb - don't try to over achieve at this stage. You'll just end up exhausted.

[blizair09 3,250]

I am taking off a total of six weeks. My surgery was September 28 and I go back to work November 14. We have a short-term disability benefit that pays at 100%. I am feeling better now, but as soon as I go back to work, everything will become about work and not about my recovery and getting my Protein and fluids in. That is the biggest reason that my doctor and I made the decision for me to take this time. Also my fatigue is so hit or miss, and that would make going back to work right now pretty difficult.

I should have taken my full 6 week short term disability. I'd still be home! I really really regret not taking it, mine was also with 100% pay. I'm in school for my MBA as well. I bit off WAYYYYY too much.

To anyone reading - I was dumb - don't try to over achieve at this stage. You'll just end up exhausted.

Wow. That is a lot. I can't imagine having done this when I was in the middle of my PhD program. Trying to do all of the reading and also remembering to drink constantly all at the same time would have been damn near impossible!

[Ragdollorchid 128]

Took two weeks off. I was weak that first week back at work, but now at 4 weeks I'm feeling great!

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[rolosmom7 740]

I am taking off a total of six weeks. My surgery was September 28 and I go back to work November 14. We have a short-term disability benefit that pays at 100%. I am feeling better now, but as soon as I go back to work, everything will become about work and not about my recovery and getting my Protein and fluids in. That is the biggest reason that my doctor and I made the decision for me to take this time. Also my fatigue is so hit or miss, and that would make going back to work right now pretty difficult.

I should have taken my full 6 week short term disability. I'd still be home! I really really regret not taking it, mine was also with 100% pay. I'm in school for my MBA as well. I bit off WAYYYYY too much.

To anyone reading - I was dumb - don't try to over achieve at this stage. You'll just end up exhausted.

Wow. That is a lot. I can't imagine having done this when I was in the middle of my PhD program. Trying to do all of the reading and also remembering to drink constantly all at the same time would have been damn near impossible!

LOL. it's so true. There are random Vitamin Water bottles everywhere! I'm a buyer for my day job too, so - I'm just chilling. Haha. Better than being bored!

[lalame 56]

I took 4 weeks off. Doc gave me 6. I should have taken all 6. Didn't have much strength.

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[chukki 7]

I took exactly 28 days (4 weeks) off. I needed each and every minute too. My job approved for me to get short term disability and I was paid at 80% of my regular pay.

[nettymarie2003 1]

I have 4 weeks off approved for FMLA. I was sleeved 9/29. I was supposed to go back today, A week early but I still don't feel well might go back mid week

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[PorkChopExpress 821]

I was back after a week (technically around 9 days with the weekends) and no problems, but it's a desk job. I had to...like you, finances wouldn't really permit more time off.

[facebro29 272]

Oh gosh I want to go home and sleep

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[Nikkinee 94]

I'm taking 4 weeks off. I was supposed to go back after 3 but didn't feel ready. Like others, I felt dizzy and light headed if I was up for too long.

I will also add that I've developed a bit of insomnia, so I'm seriously struggling to fall asleep at night and then toss and turn all night. I'd say that hasn't helped much with getting me back to my normal self.

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[facebro29 272]

I'm taking 4 weeks off. I was supposed to go back after 3 but didn't feel ready. Like others, I felt dizzy and light headed if I was up for too long.

I will also add that I've developed a bit of insomnia, so I'm seriously struggling to fall asleep at night and then toss and turn all night. I'd say that hasn't helped much with getting me back to my normal self.

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OMG I haven't been the best sleeper but after surgery it's gotten worse. Wish I would have taken the 4 weeks now.