How long were you off work?

[Darkstarwon 4]

Hi all....I just joined this site today and have so many questions. Have been trying to read past responses in hopes I won't have to ask too much. Just curious, how long did you take off work after your sleeve? I do have a desk job but am up and down quite a bit. Just don't want to go back to work too soon and regret it.

[Charlotte43 0]

I don't work but I am a full time college student and I was told not to return to class for two weeks. I guess, I have been Blessed. I have not had any problems. I was able to walk to the bathroom after I left recovery and put into my own room. I was discharged the next afternoon. My surgery was 2/8 (Wednesday) and I returned to school the following Monday. I have had very little pain. The first week I lost 11.6 pounds. I walk 3 times a day 30 minutes each time. My two week visit is this Thursday and I hope I can start working out after that. I think each person is different and you'll have to judge for yourself. Good luck.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

I had four weeks off work but wish I had taken the six weeks I could have. I didn't factor the total exhaustion I felt the weeks following the surgery. I started feeling I had more energy around week six. I think it depends on the job you do and how active you are during the day.

Kate

[Sleeveforme2017 144]

I have been off three weeks. I have to go back tomorrow. I wish I had more time because I'm totally exhausted just doing small things around the house. Can't imagine how I'm gonna be at work. My energy level is so low.

[LivsMum 9]

This question is asked often and I think it varies quite a bit. Everyone responds differently.

I had RNY on 1/23 and returned to my desk job on 1/30. I had planned on working from home the 2nd week but I felt ready to go back.

Again, we all respond differently so there is no one answer fits all, really.

Best of luck on your new journey.

[orionburn 1,024]

My doc typically wants his patients off work for 4 weeks, but told him I could only do 2. Technically I was off for 2 1/2 weeks as my surgery was on a Wednesday. I went back to work last week. I too have a desk job but am not up/down that often. It wasn't so bad but still felt very tired. The exhaustion really is the bigger battle than any pain I ever experienced. My energy levels are slowly getting better and better. My only complication this week was that I caught a cold so that's had me wiped out on top of everything else. Work wise it's been fine. I was stir crazy after being at home for that long so it did me better to get back to work.

[Kindle 8,667]

I'm a vet tech. On my feet all day, bending, squatting, lifting, 10+ hour days. Surgery on Friday. Back to work the next Friday. Couldn't lift more than 20 pounds for 3 weeks but had no problems working. I would have been bored stiff hanging out at home for longer.

[Darkstarwon 4]

Do you feel like the exhaustion comes mostly from not having enough food, ....sugar, carbs, etc. ?

[Middus 491]

8 days

[monica91355 27]

I haven't had surgery yet, but plan to take the maximum time off allowed since I get 100% disability pay at work.

[snapy17 39]

10 days

[Resha 23]

I got sleeved on the 15th and will return on the 27th, but I'm so tired on day 4 post op

[sleevinpops 303]

One week for me, bury could've gone back even sooner. Everyone responds different though. You will know when your ready

[ready_to_be_thin 179]

I took off 2 weeks but I could have went back after one. I have a desk job also. I just took the 2 because I had the time.

[ready_to_be_thin 179]

I took off 2 weeks but I could have went back after one. I have a desk job also. I just took the 2 because I had the time.

P.S.....I asked my doctor how long he thought I should take off and he said one week.