How much time did you take off work before going back? Was it full time, part time?

I took 2 weeks off, supposed to go back on Tuesday, not sure if I'm going to be up to it yet.

What about others?

I was sleeved on 5/24. I took two weeks off. I am suppose to return on Thursday but I wish I could take more time. I am so tired. It's not a sleepy tired, it's a weak tired. I wish I would've taken at least 3 weeks off. That way I could've gone back after being put on at least puréed food.

I was sleeved on the 28th May and have taken too weeks off. One week in to it, I have decided to log in and do some work from home. Daytime television is awful!

i took 2 weeksoff,and im glad i did,I couldnt even put my own socks and shoes on unitl the thurs before I went back to work.The firstcoupleof days I was exhaustedafter workand Ipretty much have a sit down job,but i do get up and down frequently,and then I had to stand for 2 hrs straight which was really uncomfortable.so it depends on each individual,so what you feel comfortable doing

I am 3 weeks post op and still fairly weak after fighting an infecton, so I will be off an additional couple of weeks to gain strength of body and spirit. My doctor filled out my short term disability paperwork so I can take the time to heal well without the financial restraint. I'm so glad I have been paying for that benefit. I also put in for FMLA so if something comes up during the first year related to my sleeve, I will be covered at work from attendance infractions. According to my HR rep, I could of had this all in place before I was sleeved so there was less worry and more protection. I would recommend that to anyone in the process before surgery if your work allows it. I'm very thankful for all the support I have gotten through my employer.

Took two. Needed three. That third week sucked. I was tired and cranky and felt like poo!

Took two. Needed three. That third week sucked. I was tired and cranky and felt like poo!

What about driving?

My doc has me off for 3. I was going to try to go back on Monday, after 2 but not sure I can. We'll see how I'm doing by the end of the week. I ride a desk part time but there will be some full days coming up and I'm not sure I can handle them. W/the full 3 weeks off, might be better for me in handling the 4th & 5th when I need to do the full 9-5 thing.

Tiffany, as far as driving, I did a little today. Just a few miles in to town for my nail appt and then those few miles back. Ran no other errands and I was tired. Okay but definitely tired. My doc said if I'm off the pain meds, I can drive. Well, I just didn't take them this morning. Took some when I got home and take them at night so I rest well. If you aren't sure, call the office and ask them. I can't do any thing long right now, that's for sure. Just short trips and only for short times.

Two weeks for me, and I was going stir crazy the second. Went back early and drove a 3 hour round trip with no issues. First official day back had to fly out of town for 2 days of meetings. Tired in the late afternoon, 4pm ish. But no problems at all.

I'm hoping to have surgery on a Thursday or Friday before Labor Day weekend and go back on Tuesday! I don't have more than 2 days of sick leave left!