Hello i got sleeved on oct 8, and my research says 4/6 weeks you may return.to work.my std was approved and closed.11/06 snd return.that day .i think its to early to return to work although im still cramping,and having.naseau out.this world. What.can i.do??

I had. Surgery on 10/9 and my original off work order is through Nov. 6th. I see my surgeon on Nov. 8th to get a final release and I know there is no way I am ready to go back to work so I plan on talking to my surgeon and saying I need 6 weeks. I have no idea how people go back a week or two after surgery. Good luck andI really hope your nausea gets better.

I'm so sorry y'all are having such a hard time and not feeling well. I was back to work at 1 week. Was pretty tired out at the end of each day, but did well. I am 2 1/2 weeks post op now. Hope things get better for you soon.

Thank you.both,im.not even use to eating correctly im still on phase 2

I had the surgery 10-17, throughout my pre-op I was told I would be out only 2 weeks. I'm a Rural Mail Carrier and my job is very physical, especially with all this political mail (imagine all the stuff you're getting times 700-800 homes!). I was so anxious about it, stressing until my surgeon asked when did I want to go back, it wasn't a big deal, The truth is, you now what your job requires and you know what your body is is up for now, listen to yourself and relax. Take care of yourself and I hope the issues with naseua resolves itself soon!

I had. Surgery on 10/9 and my original off work order is through Nov. 6th. I see my surgeon on Nov. 8th to get a final release and I know there is no way I am ready to go back to work so I plan on talking to my surgeon and saying I need 6 weeks. I have no idea how people go back a week or two after surgery. Good luck andI really hope your nausea gets better.

My surgery was 10/1 and my surgeon assured me I would be ready to return to work in 2 weeks- I knew better and requested 4. Then after surgery I ended up in pain for 4 weeks and had to ask for 2 more weeks. It would have been so much easier to just expect 6 weeks and if able sooner- Great. My expectations had me freaking out!

I was back at work 5 days after surgery with no problems.

everyone heals differently, do not blame yourself if it takes longer to recover. i heard 3 weeks is typical but it depends how long the days are. one thing i struggle with is not being able to eat enough and working long hours. its been 4 weeks for me and i just returned to work but its been hell! i feel weak and everything aches. good luck to you guys hope your feeling better.

My surgeon said I should be off for two weeks and should be able to return to work with no problems (I have a sedentary desk job), however my boss encourged (insisted really) that I take three weeks off, longer if needed.

sorry your feeling bad, I was one of the lucky ones that didnt really need the time off , felt great after surgery. I did however take the two weeks alloted by my Doctor to learn how to drink my water and get my protien in before returning to work note that I am now 8 weeks out and feel tired on occasion from long work days......

Now my sister whom also had surgery , was very sick and took 3 weeks off and then worked from home for another 3 weeks because she felt really bad and couldnt work a whole day.

Everyone heals differently so I say take the time you need to heal no use being miserable at work..... also are you taking nausea meds ? maybe trying a different one would at least help with the nausea and cramping...

I feel that getting busy and active was important to my fast recovery. My surgeon/doctor said that immediately after surgery there were NO restrictions. He repeated that over and over each time I spoke with him and he says that at all of his seminars. He was not referring to nutrition in that statement, just activity level, going back to work, exercising, driving, resuming a normal life. NO restrictions. He has done somewhere around 3,000 + bariatric procedures and has the Center for Excellence in Bariatric Surgery distinction, so he has refined his skill and has a lot of data. He is very confident in his communications of expectations. I'm only speaking of my doctor with these statements, though. Your doctor may have less experience, may be refining his skill level, may not have access to the same resources, or any of dozens of other reasons why he/she advises you as they do. Whatever the reason, do what your doctor tells you to do.

I was sleeved 10/8 and I went back to work 2weeks later. I was drinking 3 shakes and soups I have a desk job. I did feel very tired the first week but no other problems

I as well was back to work on day 6:-) I I had nausea though I couldn't do it.

Thanks for the info ,and yes im taking nausea meds

I am a teacher and scheduled 3 weeks off. My doctor's office got the FMLA paperwork and insisted that I schedule 4 and then I can return early if I feel up to it.

Well i went to the dr yesterday and told him the complications i was having as far as working out and my food intake.i lost 5lbs this week and he was actually upset saying it shouldve been more,to me he is a good surgeon but very arrogant at times.i told.him about.the nausea,fatique,weakness and cramping.and.of course some swelling and pain in my left side.i will be 4 wks post op on the 8th of nov,and of course he wanted me to return to work today,but.bc.my.bp.was up i.got.3 days to rest so.i.return.to work on 11/12 which im still not.understanding why after.i.just had.major abdominal.surgery and i know thats 6wks out.but.as far as my complications i was told to.deal.with.it....