how much time out of work

[lucygoose 0]

I have my surgery on Tuesday, December 8th. I have an office job and plan on returning to work the following Monday. Is this realistic or do I need to plan for more time off?

[Kikiphiasmom 44]

I was only out for 1 week. Its sooo doable. You will still have some discomfort, but with a desk job, its tolerable. Just remember to get up and WALK. Don't sit all day. Good Luck you will LOVE your sleeve :-)

[deedee 5]

I think it's possible, but if you feel like I did, just expect to be really tired upon your return. If possible, try to clear off any major/intense projects before having surgery.

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

I had my surgery on a Wed. in Mexiciali, went home on Sat. and went back to work on Monday. I have a desk job as well. I felt fine. In fact, I felt like I could have gone back to work on Friday but I was required to stay in the hospital, bored out of my mind because I felt so good. I spent my time walking all around the neighborhood of the hospital.

[kelly17 0]

I can't tell you how you might feel, but my surgery is Dec. 11 and I'll return to work Dec. 21 (luckily I will get 2 weekends out of it). I chose this date because I'll go back to work for 2 days and then be off for a few extra days around the holiday. I sort of have a desk job. I think you'll be good.

[attitudefree 2]

You will be fine. I was lucky and had extra time built up. So I stayed out for 3 weeks. I loved having extra time to pamper myself and get use to my new stomach. You will LOVE your sleeve- congrats on a surgery date!

[sweetie333 3]

I am 8th day post operative and I will return to work tomorrow. I did not even remove my stitches yet but I feel I am able to get back to work. also it will distract me and help me not to think about food all the time and stick to this liquid diet:(

[ReadytoMaintain 0]

I had my surgery last Thursday. This whole week has been a complete healing process for my stomach and head regarding food.

I can see and feel that after a week off, I would have been ready to go back to work next week.

ReadytoMaintain

[Malaika 50]

You'll be fine to return to work - I have a desk job, too, and although I was really tired by the end of the day, I was able to function at the office without any discomfort at all. Just remember to get up and walk at least every hour and to sip, sip, sip while you work.

[lucygoose 0]

Thanks everybody. I know you have to take it easy, but it just seems amazing to me that you can have such a drastic thing done to your body and be able to bounce back so quickly. I wish my hysterectomy several years ago had been as easy. Of course that wasnt laproscipic so maybe that is one of the big advantages.

[Kikiphiasmom 44]

The body is an AMAZING thing. We must take care of. :-)

[DownInSocal 12]

I had surgery on August 26th. I went back half days on Sept 9th, 10th, and 11th. I returned full time on Sept 14th.

I could have gone back full time on Sept 2nd or 3rd if I was really motivated or had no vacation to use. I was not that motivated to return to work. It was also nice because for the first 2 weeks my life revolved around my stomach (what it needed, belch, Water, acid blocker, what do you want?) and getting in fluids and Protein.