How fast can you return to work ?

[Natí Beesh 8]

Hello! I am getting the gastric sleeve and need to give my work some sort of idea. Ideally, I would like to return ASAP. I work in fashion apparel and sit at a desk 24/7 with travel at different times of the year. I can schedule my surgery to be far away from traveling. But how long did it take for most of you to return ?

[blizair09 3,250]

I took 6 weeks off from work (STD at 100% pay). You'll get a variety of responses to your question. Some people went back within a week; others took as much time as me. I'd say the average is probably 2-4 weeks. Fatigue was a real issue for me right up until I went back to work. Speaking for me, I could not have gone back in less than 2 weeks. But that's me.

My advice is to take as much time as your personal, professional, and financial situations will allow. Remember that it is not only about healing, it is also about getting yourself off on the right foot with regard to your Protein and Water intake and your progression through the food stages.

Good luck!

[JamieLogical 8,708]

For desk jobs it is usually about two weeks. Some people go back sooner and are fine. Some people go back later and regret going back that early. For me, I went back at 15 days post-op and my biggest problem was fatigue. I was SO TIRED by the end of the work day that I would go straight to bed after dinner. I think it depends some on your food stages as well. Those who are allowed to advance through the food stages more quickly are able to get more calories in and won't be as tired. Check with your program to see what your post-op food stages are. If you are back on at least purees or soft foods by the time you return to work, it will be easier than if you are still on liquids.< /p>

[Malin 470]

I had my surgery on a Tuesday and was back in the office on the following Monday. I worked a couple of half days that week. I think 2 weeks is the average though. Don't push it--you'll be tired anyway.

[Rebecca66 13]

I had surgery on a Friday and was back the following Thursday. I have a desk job so it was pretty easy. I was tired but took a nap in my car during lunch!

[Natí Beesh 8]

my work basically wont let me take off two weeks until September. Which is really frustrating. is that illegal ?

[blizair09 3,250]

my work basically wont let me take off two weeks until September. Which is really frustrating. is that illegal ?

Are you entitled to FMLA benefits?

[Natí Beesh 8]

don't think so. I mean I was very successful with my pre weight loss, lost about 30 pounds and i'm just afraid that I will loose momentum for surgery or become to small to qualify.

[sonkat5355 70]

I am taking 8 weeks. I an an art teacher that travels to 24 classrooms a week pushing a cart. Stressful....I have the days and my internist who approved my surgery will give me as long as I need. I have 10 weeks of sick pay left. My surgeon on the other hand said he wouldn't give 6 weeks to a construction worker. He gave me 6 but I bypassed him by my internist. I told him teaching and traveling is very hard. Plus kids run in the hall and I don't need someone running into me. This has happened before and my cart has hit a rough patch and fell over hitting me in my leg. I will go back for the last 9 weeks then retire. I'm done!!!

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[20mustang02 22]

I had surgery on the 11th and go back to work tomorrow.

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[msjessy323 184]

Im taking 6 weeks off as,per my surgeon and that is on short term disability with 100% pay. I'm fortunate at that plus my bosses are very supportive and want me to rest and heal properly. I'm also having the sleeve. My surgery is on Jan 30th

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[#BirdDog 604]

I have a desk job too, took two weeks off and was quite ready to return to work when I did.

[genn 460]

I had bypass I own and run my own daycare and went back to work after three days. And no complications. Dr said if I felt up to it I was fine just to watch when and if I lift.

HW 289 CW 230 bypass 11/22/16

[genn 460]

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HW 289 CW 230 bypass 11/22/16

Wrong post lol

HW 289 CW 230 bypass 11/22/16

[msjessy323 184]

I have a desk job as well so 6 weeks it will be and if I feel better enough to return sooner then I will.

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