Dawn I took 8 weeks off but felt good enough to return after 4. I'm a Occupational Therapist and work in nursing home. No complications, still doing great, down 80lbs.
Mine did that too as long as your under 100 it's ok mine did go away I can't remember how long. I was told another post op did the same thing must be common
Mine was open. My Dr also does only open less complications. I am 4 wks out and can't believe how easy it was. Very little pain, more just uncomfortable.