How many days off for weight loss surgery?

[tylermkouns 0]

What is everyone’s surgeon saying on days off? My surgery date is January 24th so I need to put in for my days. I’ve only put in for 5 so far. But what is everyone’s doctors saying? Mine said a week but I’m wondering how realistic that is. I’m a teachers assistant at a preschool and I know for a fact I won’t be lifting or anything but I am just wondering. Thanks in advance!

[blizair09 3,250]

You will get a myriad of answers to this question. I took six weeks off of work, and I am glad that I did. Physically, I was feeling better after 2-3 weeks, but I needed the entire time to completely adjust to post-op life and work through the food stages. Taking that time off was the best thing I did for myself other than the surgery itself.

My advice is to take as much time as your personal, professional, and financial situations will allow.

Best wishes!

[DropWt4Life 957]

I took 2 weeks off, but could have realistically returned to work after 1. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the time to relax, but I was fine after a few days really. Everyone is different though. Some are sick for up to a month. One of my sleeve buddies was up and walking around without an IV, and ready to be discharged the day after surgery. She had already had 2 kids naturally, so the pain and discomfort was nothing to her so she said.

Anyway, it would be smart to give yourself the 2 weeks off or at least get pre-approved for more time off just in case you need it.

You will be going through a lot both physically and mentally, and you don't know in advance how your body is going to handle surgery.

Good luck to you.

[kakatlady612 1,053]

You might not be lifting but watch for too,many gyrations of your midsection or bending over. I've not had my Bari surgery but had gall bladder surgery in the bad old days when it wasn't laprascopuc and,went home to a toddler and a preschooler.

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[Stephanielp 120]

I took 2 weeks but could have probably only 1 I work 12 hour shifts on a physch floor at the hospital

progress starts in the mind

[tylermkouns 0]

I took 2 weeks but could have probably only 1 I work 12 hour shifts on a physch floor at the hospital

progress starts in the mind

See I think if I know I have to like when I had csection with my son I’ll be okay! My co-teachers are offering to do all lifting and I can always set when I’m tired! Plus I’m off bus duty for 3 weeks!

[Stephanielp 120]

Honestly this was easier than having babies to me (had 2 csections) take the time you can but you will be fine sooner than you think [emoji170]

progress starts in the mind