Going Back To Work

[meford 15]

Hi! I am new here and just got my date - dec 4! I was wondering how long people were out of work. I am planning on a week out but didn't know if that was unrealistic. I am 30 and work a low stress desk job.

[geewalk 31]

Hello. I have the same type job. I had surgery on a Wednesday and went back to work the next Wednesday. I was fine, just tired at the end of the day. Just listen to your body.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

how long are people were out of work.

NEWBIES

some people are extremely tired, weak, sore, "maybe" a little nautious after being sleeved.

you are having WLS on a Monday - staying out of work for a week is a reasonable amount of time....some people have no problems, tired etc. - go back in 3-4 days - while others a couple of weeks +

how was that for a direct answer/ sorry bud

bottom line - you can't know when you will be able to go back to work - til after WLS - and see how you feel

if you have the time, rest a bit at home, take it easy - you just had major surgery, don't rush back to work, and then possibly have a relapse

good luck with WLS

have a great recovery

[whitneymalae 69]

I got sleeved oct 22, originally told my boss I needed at least one week off. Was sleeved on a monday, came back the next Tuesday. On Wednesday I was very nauseous and weak, had to leave early and take the next day off too. I had unrealistic expectations about recovery, I think. I've had a much harder time than I expected, but I expected i would be good as new in about a week so that is pretty unrealistic haha. Everyone is different, some have no problem going back in a week while I on the other hand have really struggled. Just listen to your body and take it easy. Congrats on this new adventure!

[TheGamer 406]

I saved up my vacation time so that I had 2 weeks that I could take. I took them and I don't regret it. Sure, I could have gone back in a week but I feel better this way. I head back on Monday and figure I'll probably do at least a few shorter days. I'm not rushing it.