How fast can you return to work ?

[My4Brownies 283]

I'm a truck driver in Australia and it's a very physical job some of the time.. it's not all about being a steering wheel attendant. I took two weeks off and was in no pain what so ever. I just couldn't jump on and off the truck or lift over 10-15kgs ( I think) for 6 weeks although some times I had too...

I found the first week back I had some fatigue but not to bad.

From about 3-4 weeks post I forgot I had, had surgery.. unless I ate lol...

I could of gone back earlier but it was good to take a bit extra time off ..I had no pain or discomfort from day 1 after surgery.

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you sound like me by 3-4wks post I forgot I had surgery until I had to eat (when I remembered), try to stretch crazy, or lift)LMao weird how a major suegwry can make you feel so shortly after...plus feeling good about your new you journey helps good luck to you and be careful on the roads

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[TexasSchatzi 6]

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 ?

I had mine done on 12/29, Thursday, and returned to work the following Wednesday. I sit at a desk all day, so the soreness didn't effect me all that much. Good luck!

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[rebelchelz 52]

I took off 1 week & went back the 2nd week on 1/2 days. I am a manager at a credit union. Mostly a desk job just had a lifting restriction

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[mari12282 9]

I had surgery on a Friday n went back to work Monday but I do have a desk job...but if u can rest for at least a month that would be great wish I had been able to....the first month is the hardest...you r tired sleepy frustrated n just emotional...

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[Jttsj 1]

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 ?

I tried to be tough and thought I would bounce back in one week because my surgeon said most people go back after one week. I ended up taking a 2nd week unplanned because I was just not ready physically. Mostly constant nausea and fatigue were the problem. I would plan on at least 2 weeks off. Everyone is different. If your situation allows more time, I would take it because you really dont know how your own body is going to react to the surgery, diet, and weight loss.

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[brixmix4420 10]

I was only off for a week.

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[Doshea5 9]

I work from home so I took a week off and I was fine physically. But I was exhausted. I should have taken 2 weeks off for the fatigue.

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[wholenewjessica 35]

I had the sleeve done 12/28 my surgeons office approved 3 weeks off, but I'm asking for an extra week. Im a CNA, and I work on a lock down dementia unit (very labor intensive, and unpredictable) I don't have a light duty option where I work, so I'm taking the extra time to be safe.

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[higher 966]

I was traveling for work overseas 2 1/2 week post op and was fine. I did have serious fatigue for a couple of days about a week post op, but otherwise had a very easy and energetic recovery. Experiences vary!

[kmaitre 14]

I had the Gastric Bypass and was off work for 2 weeks.

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[iamD 0]

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[sc101071 398]

I had surgery on a wednesday and was back half days the next thurs and fri before returning full time. I work mainly at a desk, and had some fatigue, but pain was not an issue. Good luck.

[LauraHeistRN 0]

I was off 2 weeks after RNY. I am a floor nurse, often on my feet and work night shift, 3 days, 12 hours each. I'm a nut, though...lol

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[dodlbug 23]

Had surgery on 12/22. Out of hospital 12/23. Holiday 12/24 & 12/25. Office Closed Monday 12/26. Back to work 12/27.

I have a desk job, but had a weight restriction of 20#. I was ready to go back.

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[Clara Tardif 2]

I was back to work in a week

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