How long will I be off work...looking for an average

[Koolkatva 0]

So Cigna has come through with approving VSG as a covered surgery. I have all my work done and hope to get everything to the coordinator to get insurance approval. I know my surgeon is not scheduling for June, but I would like to have my surgery at the end of July (works better with my daughter's schedule). I am wondering how long most people are out on leave after having the surgery.

Thanks for helping me plan.

[pnw218 14]

I had a very easy, quick recovery and went back to work on the 4th day post op. I do have a mainly desk job and worked about 4-6 hours per day. Went home early for a nap if I needed one : )

[Koolkatva 0]

PNW...OMG...I was expecting something like 4-6 weeks off post sleeve surgery.

[pnw218 14]

LOL posting fr my phone, waiting for a dr appt so have to keep it short : )

I have had 9 surgeries. Have always had short recoveries. Everyone is different tho. My experience is detailed at the thread Mexico or Bust. I was also on vacation 3 weeks after a hysterectomy and on a volleyball court 5 days before and 7 days after delivering my second child.

Does depend on your job also. If it involves anything real physical, you will prob need more time : )

Good Luck!

[Stacy160 201]

My work is moderately physical, and at 10 days I went back for two 6-hour shifts on Thursday and Friday with no problem, then back to my regular full-time schedule the next week.

What type of work do you do?

[lmmore 0]

I think it depends on the person. I would not have been able to go back to work after two weeks, even three. But, I am in my late fifties and I don't heal as quickly as I would like. Some people like Janet bounce right back. So there you have it.

[Koolkatva 0]

I commute to work an hour and 30 minutes each way and walk about 1/2 mile to get to work. I work as a legal secretary, so most of my work is sitting down.

[wannalise 15]

I needed two weeks but was only able to take one. My fatigue level was through the roof and I am a caregiver and I really had to push myself. It was difficult for me emotionally to ensure that others needs were met when I didn't have enough energy to even take care of myself.

[CoachKK 0]

I had my surgery on a Tuesday and went back the following Monday. I was sore and got tired towards the end of the day. But is was definitely doable.