I am in the process of getting the sleeve done and wonder if I will be able to go back to work after a week I work in retail so will be walking a lot but I know I can't do any lifting for a while can I go back in a week or is that way to early

I took 3 weeks off after surgery but could have gone back after 2.

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Its a completely individual thing. Some people return to work in less than a week. Others take several weeks.

A week is not going to be enough time. You are going to go thru a period where you are very weak and tired after surgery. It is better to take a little extra time off rather than go back to work early, do a poor job and have that reflect poorly on your work history. Don;t rush it.

If you are eligible for it, talk to your HR about doing FMLA. Also, do you have short-term disability benefits? I recommend at least 2 weeks minimum....

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I was schedules to return after 2 wks but took off 1 more for 3 wks total.

I am in the process of getting the sleeve done and wonder if I will be able to go back to work after a week I work in retail so will be walking a lot but I know I can't do any lifting for a while can I go back in a week or is that way to early

I took off a week but, needed a few extra days took off ten days in all Im a dispatcher so desk job Im three weeks in and still bringing in my heating pad to use @ times you might need a lil more time off hun in your line of work. GOOD LUCK!

I took one week off. During my week off my daughter was sleeved and had to stay in the hosp for 5 days. So I was on the run all week with her. Hosp was 45 min away. I went back to work after 1 week off. I am a nurse manager at a long term care facility alot of my job is paperwork however I ended up making Dr rounds 2 days in a row which had me up on my feet and it really kicked me felt like someone sucker punched me. Take at least 2 weeks off remember you do have a couple hundred staples inside you

I have 6 weeks off, due to lifting restrictions. I am a floor nurse, and employer says must be free from any restriction , or at least 40 lbs before returning, which is 6 weeks.

My dr gave me 6 wks off. My job requires a lot of lifting so I might take the whole 6 weeks. Any way I would love the time off to rest and relax.

No lifting at my job....at my desk, on the computer or meeting with people most of the day. Dr. has said 2 weeks although my post op appt with him is 2 weeks and 2 days after surgery so I'm not sure if I wait until after that appt to be cleared or if I can automatically just go back after the two weeks.