My doctor reccomended 4~6 weeks off post-op. It seems most are going back after 2 weeks. Being a nurse, i do alot of lifting and pulling. I feel like i could have gone back after 2 weeks.

I am nervous to go back because i have had such little weight loss thus far. My co-workers are aware that i had surgery so i feel embarrassed to go back looking the same. I expected a better/quicker outcome. I know i shouldnt but thats just me..

I think esp being a nurse you need the time. This time will give you an opportunity to plan how you are going to eat and drink while at work. We all know that nursing is unpredictable. It can go from 0 to 100 in minutes back to 20 in the next. You need this time to get used to the new way of eating and figure out how you are going to do this at work. As far as your co-workers, they should know that it isn't instant skinny. Also, that a slow weight loss is a healthier one. Cut yourself some slack and take it

one day at a time. Also you did this for yourself. Not your coworkers. Good luck and keep us posted.

Thank you. Great advice.. And yes i had the surgery for me and nobody else..

I wish I would have taken 6weeks just to give myself an opportunity to get my energy back to where it was and to plan out my food throughout the day better. Don't worry about your coworkers, you are all health care professionals and Im sure they will be respectful that your body is still healing. I'm sure they will understand.

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Take no less than 4 weeks! I was supposed to go back after 2 weeks however when I did my 2 week follow up he said energy will be a factor as your body adjusts. He made me take at least one more week for a total of 3 and I wish I had taken the advice and waited until 4 weeks min. I am community lias/therapist on road a lot! My energy at work is lacking and I'm still drained . 5 weeks post op and fluid and protein intake is good.

I am a nurse also. I work in the OR which is very physical, but I was fine to go back in 2 weeks. I am still trying to work out all the eating and drinking I need to get it, but physically I was fine.