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Hello,

I wanted to know how soon many of you were able to return to work? Yes I know it depends on how each person heals because everyone is different. I would like to see the numbers. So 5 days? 2 weeks? Please share.

Thanks

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2 weeks. But I could've gone after one week. I think you should go back after you follow up with the doc. That will be one week from discharge date (not actual surgery date)

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It's gonna be the full 6 weeks for me. But I work in a chemical plant and my job requires I be able to lift 50 pounds before I come back to work. I had a hernia repaired during my surgery so the doc says no lifting for me till then. But frankly, other than that one limitation, I feel good enough to go back to work now.

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This is a thread that I wanted to see. I am now 1 week post op, and am planing to return to work in 3 days.

I'm sure a lot of this is very dependent on how physically strenuous your work is.

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2 weeks. But I could've gone after one week. I think you should go back after you follow up with the doc. That will be one week from discharge date (not actual surgery date)

Oh ok, bcos I'll be just starting a new job and my benefits don't kick in until 1 of Oct so I'm trying to figure how much time I would need off if I don't have disability. Thank you.

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4 weeks for me

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Oh ok' date=' bcos I'll be just starting a new job and my benefits don't kick in until 1 of Oct so I'm trying to figure how much time I would need off if I don't have disability. Thank you.[/quote']

Good question. I am possibly in the same boat. Going through my interviews now. I need the job just as bad as I need the surgery. I don't won't to be taking a lot of time off work.

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Took one week. But I have a cushy desk job.

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I took 4 weeks, but I have a pretty physical job.

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Good question. I am possibly in the same boat. Going through my interviews now. I need the job just as bad as I need the surgery. I don't won't to be taking a lot of time off work.

Girl Right! I had my interview today and landed the Job! But I asked if they planned to have another class next month, I'm set to start June 22nd. So I asked about a July/August. Lord if they do great! And yes I need a JOB bad as heck too! *sigh* I just pray everything works out. I want to have the VS before my 30th bday in Nov! Well good luck to u babes.

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Oh definitely if you gotta lift stuff- take longer. My doc said 4 weeks if I work on the floor (of the hospital, cause I gotta lift patients potentially) but I get to go back early cause they're putting me as a secretary for two weeks.

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Took one week. But I have a cushy desk job.

Ok me too! I'll be working in a call center. Nothing too serious & physical. I am going to aim to be back to work in a week! I claim it-:)..Thanks for your feedback!

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I was sleeved on the 22nd and returned to work today (8 days post op) and I was drained, hurting and slightly reopened one of my incisions. I probably should of waited till week 2 to return to work.....

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I was sleeved Wednesday the 23rd and went back to work Monday the 28th - I have a desk job and I'm able to work a few hours - go home and rest for a couple of hours - then go back and work a few more hours. I think tomorrow I will be able to pull a normal 12-14 hour day

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6 weeks off...all paid. But could have gone back after 1 week

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