July 17th Surgery! How much time off work?

[SweetGisy 41]

Hello everyone, so I am very torn with how much recovery time I actually need. I had the lapband and was sore for 3 days, I milked it and took two weeks off. This time around I dont want to take time off I dont need ( I have kids now)- so how many days off would is appropriate? I really need and appreciate the feed back!

[TheCurvyJones 721]

I had my surgery Dec 21st 2012. It was at year end on purpose because I knew I would have all that time to recover. I could have honestly gone back in a week but I'm glad I had an extra week to chill. I've seen people go back in about 7- 10 days and do fine, but every person is different. Just remember to take it easy, no lifting for 10 days post op and if you need to sit and rest, do it. I felt fine but I was just tired. Around 8PM I hit a wall and I was done for the day. It took me a few weeks to really feel like myself.

[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

That's such a tough thing to answer, and really only you will know when you are good to go back to work. Many people go back in a week or less. I took off three weeks, felt fine after the first 7 days and almost went back to work, only to have fatigue hit me like a brick the second week. I just wanted to share with you because I thought I was all set after 7 days, and was not.

[SweetGisy 41]

Thank you guys for sharing your specific situations. You guys are right-I will def be based on the individual and perhaps even the work. I work from home for my 1st job so Im thinking a week off is enough as Im sitting on my butt all day lol. My 2nd job which is home care nursing out in the field I will likely take 3 weeks off. I am just really scared about the lethargy /foggy headedness. Lets see how it plays out. Thanks again!!

[TheCurvyJones 721]

Just remember: Protein and hydration, take a break when you need to. You'll be great.

[SweetGisy 41]

12 hours ago, TheCurvyJones said:

Just remember: Protein and hydration, take a break when you need to. You'll be great.

Thank you! Will do! <3

[Dee's Journey 47]

This is great information because I too have a surgery date if July 17. Let stay in contact to help each other through the process.

[coyote 93]

Just wanted to stop by and say congrats on the surgery date! We're getting sleeved on the same day. Will keep you in my thoughts! I've scheduled a week off of work then doing 1/2 days the next week (11am-3pm) if I can handle it. Maybe you can do a few 1/2 days to slowly ease back into working.

[Dee's Journey 47]

I am taking 3 weeks off. I don't know if I will need it but if I need to scale back I will.

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[mollynkids 7]

I'm also having surgery on 7/17 and going back to work on 8/10. Let's all keep in touch and support each other! I'm very excited and ready to do this:)

[eccJuly 11]

I am lucky enough to be able to take 8-12 weeks. Right now I am taking 8 maybe 9 weeks. I want to get a good start and take time to get my head around it.

[Dee's Journey 47]

I am super excited as well! I am glad to have 2 Surg buddies to share the date with and to be connected to through this process.[emoji4]

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[SweetGisy 41]

On 7/5/2017 at 1:22 PM, Dee's Journey said:

This is great information because I too have a surgery date if July 17. Let stay in contact to help each other through the process.

Aww yay!! We can be surgery buddies.mine got pushed to the 18th =/ but its all the same! Cant wait <3

[SweetGisy 41]

Super cool we are having it done the same week!! Lets definitely stay in touch- wish you all a safe surgery with a speedy recovery <3 BTW..its less than 2 weeks away!!!

[merriw 20]

I was sleeved January 30th and took one week off. Still took it easy and I do have a desk job. Best thing I ever did was have this surgery! Down 70 pounds as of today !! Good luck !