How much time off after sleeve did you need?

[Ellie4me 1]

I have a desk job and wondering how much time to take off from work after sleeve?

Some seem like they went back to work right away and others need 2 weeks or more. I know everyone is different but wondering if those that needed the extra time was because they just needed the rest or because they were really still feeling bad/sick?

[Indymom 132]

I went back after a total of 6 days (had surgery on the 10th, first day back in the office was the 16th). I also work a desk job and honestly I was getting to feel stir-crazy at home. I can't imagine taking 3-4 weeks off like some people do. That said, I tolerate surgery VERY well, and had no issues with keeping fluids or full liquids (yogurt, SF pudding, Protein Drinks, etc.) down after the first couple days on clears only.

However, I did go ahead and fill out the required work paperwork for medical leave (disability and FMLA) on the offhand chance I would have had issues and needed longer time off.

A lot of people have said they liked having extra time to adjust to taking all the vitamins/supplements, to managing their eating schedule, etc. but I was good to go quickly.

[Cindy-Lynn 10]

I also have a desk job and went back to work in 3 weeks. I probably could have done 2 weeks. But I was still tired and just spent week 3 napping, learning how to eat, take vitamins/supplements on a regular schedule and I started my exercise then. I am 52 years old and maybe the younger folks recover faster but 3 weeks was perfect for me.

[EriMonae 17]

My girlfriend whom has a desk job went back to work after 6 days. My surgery is scheduled for November 1 and i've requested two weeks off but I'm looking forward to going back much sooner!!! I attended a 'sleeve talk' with the surgeon yesterday and they say it just depends on the person if whether any complications are involved or how the healing stages goes.

Good Luck with everything!

[ldydrgnkpr 49]

I could've easily went back after 1 week. However, I still had the staples so my surgeon would not release me until they were out and he examined me. So I had to wait 2 weeks.

Deb

[EriMonae 17]

I could've easily went back after 1 week. However, I still had the staples so my surgeon would not release me until they were out and he examined me. So I had to wait 2 weeks.

Deb

What type of staples did you have? And where were they located? My girlfriend just had the surgery and the only staples she has are inside holding the stomach but the doctor isn't removing them. Other then that her sutures were closed using glue and bandages.

[ldydrgnkpr 49]

I had one to two staples per incision. And now my scars are just about not so noticeable.

Deb

[EriMonae 17]

I had one to two staples per incision. And now my scars are just about not so noticeable.

Deb

Oh wow thanks for the info Deb