Shelleyp42997 7 Posted February 13, 2017 What is the average time before you can go back to work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sugarnspice 150 Posted February 13, 2017 It seems to depend if it's a physically straining job I'm getting sleeved 2/16 asked for 2 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shelleyp42997 7 Posted February 13, 2017 I'm getting sleeved in the AM. And very nervous for complications Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDH!! 18 Posted February 13, 2017 Shelly I know how you feel, I was afraid of complications as well. I'm a believer, I prayed prayed prayed and left it I Gods hands. The last words I said as the Dr was putting me to sleep was , "God protect me" I had no complications and was back to work in 5! Days. I went shopping at costco on day 2! Praise Him!! 2 brooklyn42 and ssbthodge reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shelleyp42997 7 Posted February 13, 2017 That's awesome! I really don't know my Dr I'm out of state other than a few conference calls went threw my primary care that worked with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shelleyp42997 7 Posted February 13, 2017 Any one else have there's done out of state? Nervous tomorrow is the big day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDH!! 18 Posted February 13, 2017 Shelly you didn't get to this place by accident, trust that everything is going as He planned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shelleyp42997 7 Posted February 13, 2017 Thanks for the positive thoughts. Just extremely nervous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl 320 Posted February 14, 2017 I returned to work at a week and half post op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted February 14, 2017 I had four weeks off and wish I had taken the six I could have. I have quite a stressfull job and the first week i was back, I was in bed at 6pm and asleep. I didn't factor for how tired I was. Good luck for tomorrow and a speedy recovery. Kate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shelleyp42997 7 Posted February 14, 2017 Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LivsMum 9 Posted February 14, 2017 I was back to work, desk job, after one week. 1 Newme17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrc440 4 Posted February 15, 2017 I have a desk job and took two weeks. It feels like it will be plenty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites