How long after the surgery could you return to work? People I know that had gall bladder surgery were back in 2 days. I am a teacher, and was curious if I could just use a long weekend and a few sick days. So how long were you out before you could return to work?

I took off a week. However I felt like I could have gone back to work the next day. Now I would not recommend doing that because everyone is different, and your body needs rest and time to heal reguardless. I am just saying that I think a few days and you will be golden!!

Perfection! That is what I like to hear!!!

I took off a week. However I felt like I could have gone back to work the next day. Now I would not recommend doing that because everyone is different, and your body needs rest and time to heal reguardless. I am just saying that I think a few days and you will be golden!!

I had surgery on a Tuesday and returned to work the following Monday. I was a little tired at the end of the day but not too bad.

That is my plan!!!

I had surgery on a Tuesday and returned to work the following Monday. I was a little tired at the end of the day but not too bad.

I had surgery Monday, went back to work the following monday. I felt I could've gone back day 4 or 5. I have a physical job too.

I had surgery on Tuesday and went back to work on Thursday. So for me out was out of work for a total of 2 days.

I took off 13 days. I'm a nurse and my job is quite physical, and that was enough time to push 300 lb people around in 500 lb beds. I still was a bit sore at my port site, but not badly.

How long after the surgery could you return to work? People I know that had gall bladder surgery were back in 2 days. I am a teacher, and was curious if I could just use a long weekend and a few sick days. So how long were you out before you could return to work?

Everyone is different. I am a teacher too. My doctor recommended 2 weeks but said if I felt okay I could return in one week. I ended up needing a hiatal hernia repair during surgery which slowed down my recovery. I ended up taking a week and a half off school. This was plenty of time even with the added complication. Of course, you have to be really careful not to do any lifting at first.

How long after the surgery could you return to work? People I know that had gall bladder surgery were back in 2 days. I am a teacher, and was curious if I could just use a long weekend and a few sick days. So how long were you out before you could return to work?

I also had a hiatal hernia repair with my lap band. I went in on Tuesday and back to work on Thursday. However everyone is not the same. Do what is best for you. Do not do more than you can.

Wow! I work 2 jobs, one is a desk job and one at a restrauant, on my feet for 3 1/2 hours after doing my 8 hr desk job. I do it 3 days a week. I have said I will retrun to both in 6 days. Thats my plan!

I had surgery on Tuesday and went back to work on Thursday. So for me out was out of work for a total of 2 days.

I have a desk job. Had the surgery on a Friday, and returned to work on the following Tuesday. I would say that I, personally, could not have gone back sooner. I was still too sore and tired.