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How Long Did Everyone Wait To Go Back To Work

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kamrie37    134

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I have a desk job, no lifting. I took a month off. I got full pay for the whole time so I took advantage of it.

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Tammy310    43

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I have a desk job, no lifting. I took a month off. I got full pay for the whole time so I took advantage of it.

Funny you should say that. I was actually thinking of doing the same thing. However, my position at work is rather different and I may end up not having a position to come back to. I'd still have a job, it just may not be this one. I'm torn. But, I'm not even approved yet so this may all be for nothing.

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kamrie37    134

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I knew my position would be waiting for me, if there was a chance it wasn't going to be, I would have definitely went back sooner!

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NCsleever63    53

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I am a medical biller so i have a desk job do you think i will be able to go back that fast

Does your company not have short term disability? Than you can keep your vacation days.

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jennrus    176

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My surgery was last Monday. I took two weeks off. Glad I did. Getting bored but get whiped out just showering. I think women have a hard time taking time to heal themselves.

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Faerietailz    2

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I have not had surgery yet, have not been approved or anything of that nature. I have gone to the seminar, and tomorrow is my consult to start the process. I have had 4 friends/co-workers all have VSG within the last 3 months. All 4 of them took 5 days from work for a total of 10 days off. A couple of them felt they could have went to work the following Monday, and all 4 had surgery on a Friday. Honestly I believe it is all dependant upon your body, and what it is telling you. It's like having a broken apendage. If you start trying to use it too fast, you can make it worse and or cause it to take longer to heal. If you have the time off, I would schedule it. It's much better being safe than sorry. :)

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Marisa46    7

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There's no way I could have gone back to work after one week. I don't think anyone in my office would have appreciated hearing me moan and complain. I was only half awake the first week even though I had stopped taking the pain medication after a couple of days because the meds made my head spin. The second week the littlest thing made me winded; I live on the third floor of my condo (no elevator) and I moved so slowly. Granted I'm much bigger than a lot of you. I honestly didn't feel well enough to go back to work until after the 5th week and even then I had a few curve balls.

If you honestly feel that you can go back after 1 or 2 weeks without endangering your health then WONDERFUL; but please take your time and rest as much as YOU need to. The purpose of the surgery is to make life better but we have to be well to enjoy it.

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