I am going to have my sleeve done in the next month or so and I would like to ask how long you would recommend for me to take off from work. I know the doctor told me a certain time frame but realistically how long before I can get back to my office job?

I was sleeved on Monday and returned to work Friday - but was miserable for a few weeks. I work in an office and had understanding people that helped with what little lifting I normally did. Realistically, I'd say anywhere between 1 to 3 weeks, just depends on how tough you are, how badly the surgery affects you and how bad you want to get back to work. This all varies per individual and there is no hard and fast rules.

If possible I'd plan on at least 3 weeks and come back early if you can, it seems to be easier to do this then plan for 1 week and try to beg for more when you can't come back.

I went back to work one day short of 2 weeks after surgery. I felt really good and probably could have gone back after one week but I have a low stress office job. I went ahead and took the extra week off because I had the sick leave and I found I sort of ran out of energy in the afternoons and it was so nice to be able to take a nap! Like Rootman said...you likely CAN get back to work in a week if you have too and your job isn't too physically demanding but a bit more time off is nice!

I had surgery on a Tuesday and was back to work on Friday. For about 2 weeks in the afternoons i was wiped out, but i would have been stir crazy sitting around the house, so it was bet for me to be at work...If you have the time take it, like they said if you are feeling great you can always go back early.