surgery question

[MSer07 39]

getting sleeved on 11/14 and taking 2 weeks off...is that enough time? I work a desk job...

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[rrspatch 1]

I was sleeved on Tuesday and went back to work the next Tuesday. Felt good the next day.

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[DaleCruse 756]

Your mileage may vary. Take the time you need if you can. Good luck!

[kaydg 9]

Hi! Felt like physically I could have gone back in a week or less, but would have probably been much more tired and miserable on a all liquid diet ding so. 2 weeks is a good amount in my opinion.

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[Xombae 113]

My surgeon is keeping me off work until after the first of the year. 8 weeks total, because of my job. I work in manufacturing and I twist, push, pull, lift and am on my feet 12hrs a day.

[CarenL 35]

I had my sleeve done on 10/20/16 and had my post op today. Dr says I can go back to work on 11/9 if I am able to work from home. Otherwise I will be on leave until 11/21. My energy level is so low that I can't imagine commuting 2 hours a day and putting in 8 hours at the office. My employer is pretty flexible with wfh policy so we'll see what my manager says tomorrow.

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[GourmetH20 55]

I tried to go back 5 days after and my body still needed to relax. Get plenty of sleep. Well, that's what helped me. 2 weeks post op now. Down 28 lbs. Been in and out of work but hopefully I'll be back full time next week. I have a desk job and with the gas and digestive issues, I don't feel so comfy ysing the office bathroom!

Good luck!

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[MSer07 39]

I was sleeved on Tuesday and went back to work the next Tuesday. Felt good the next day.

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thanks for the reply, wow, just a week ...I hope I heal quickly...

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[MSer07 39]

Your mileage may vary. Take the time you need if you can. Good luck!

I am limited on my time and do not want to deplete in case I need more time...I have a desk job, and I'm usually done with all my work...

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[MSer07 39]

Hi! Felt like physically I could have gone back in a week or less, but would have probably been much more tired and miserable on a all liquid diet ding so. 2 weeks is a good amount in my opinion.

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thank you @kaydog, I'm thinking 2 weeks will suffice

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[MSer07 39]

My surgeon is keeping me off work until after the first of the year. 8 weeks total, because of my job. I work in manufacturing and I twist, push, pull, lift and am on my feet 12hrs a day.

12 hours a day?!? ...I'm a social worker, desk job so...you need the extra time...just reading your reply makes me tired lol

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[MSer07 39]

oh no @@CarenL ...I hope you start feeling better...I can't be out that long...I'm staying optimistic and just hoping for the best

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[#BirdDog 604]

I took two weeks. Could have gone back a few days earlier. I did find I had to get up and walk around quite often or i started to get sore.

[The New Kel 1,312]

getting sleeved on 11/14 and taking 2 weeks off...is that enough time? I work a desk job...

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I also have a desk job. I went back to work after one week, but in retrospect should have taken two weeks off. I was tired and not real productive after just one week.

Edited November 12, 2016 by The New Kel

[thatmeanone 240]

I think you will be fine. I had surgery two weeks before school started this year - I teach pre k - and I was super nervous about it because I was still having incision pain and I move a lot. But honestly it was the best thing for me because I got really moving and had something else to occupy my mind. Incision pain 100% improved by my second or third day at work.

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