How long did you take off work?

[teachbearga1 18]

I am a teacher. I used my Christmas break 2 weeks.

[DreamsOfSkinny 53]

I told my doc I wanted 4weeks off. The first 2weeks is to heal and the other 2 to start a workout routine. Like they say' date=' it takes 21days to create a habit and I am determined in creating good ones. Is a lifestyle change so make sure you give yourself time.[/quote']

I wish I had it but good luck to you. My lifestyle is kind of changing all at once lol!! But in all hood ways.

[DreamsOfSkinny 53]

I took a week -- I have a desk job and I was fine' date='[/quote']

That would be amazing to be find in a week.

[Ms_JackieDMV 18]

2 weeks off

[delta_girl 931]

WOW!! 3 days! I had my gallbladder out in June and that killed me. I had a baby naturally - vaginalky and was walking around right after but gallbladder took me 2 weeks to truly recover :-/ Go figure. Appendix out in 2006- 3rd day I was riding roller coasters.

I really have NO idea what to go by on how I'll heal but only hope it's not like gallbladder.

I was tired, but with a desk job it was manageable.

[Scotty G 0]

I took 10 weeks off. Had stomach surgery before and my doctor advised I take it easy. I have a heavy demanding job. Take as much time as you can to come to terms with your surgery and to get yourself focused for the journey ahead

[SimplyFAB 83]

I was out for 3 days.

3 days? Wow that's awesome! I'm hoping 5 days will suffice for me.

[missjenny 43]

My surgeon wanted me off for 6 weeks. But I ended up being off for 3 months because of some issues that I had.

[DreamsOfSkinny 53]

My surgeon wanted me off for 6 weeks. But I ended up being off for 3 months because of some issues that I had.

Can you elaborate? I'm praying for no issues.

[missjenny 43]

I Couldn't eat or drink without getting a severe stomach acke and at that time was still on liquids, had severely low blood pressure,dizzy and lightheaded all the time. I Was hospitalalized several times right after my surgery for a week at a time. dehydrated all time actually I still have this problem I'm almost 9 mths out and I get IV fluids twice a week. I Have had a few bumps in the road but i know it could be way worse. And I wouldn't change anything i love my new life and so thankful i got this surgery best thing I ever did. Good luck to you! You will do fine.

[missjenny 43]

I Couldn't eat or drink without getting a severe stomach acke and at that time was still on liquids, had severely low blood pressure,dizzy and lightheaded all the time. I Was hospitalalized several times right after my surgery for a week at a time. dehydrated all time actually I still have this problem I'm almost 9 mths out and I get IV fluids twice a week. I Have had a few bumps in the road but i know it could be way worse. And I wouldn't change anything i love my new life and so thankful i got this surgery best thing I ever did. Good luck to you! You will do fine.

[VSGKirk 855]

1 week post-op

[onelessfatgirl 103]

This thread has been very helpful since I'm currently unemplpyed (just graduated from grad school) and unsure about the timing of a new job and surgery. My dr's office indicated I should expect a march op date. But, that's a long time to be out a job. But, I don't know about staying a new job and taking so much time off right away.

[Mini_Me_23 20]

I was out for 3 days.

Was it difficult to only take three days off,

Because I'm a Uni student and can't afford to take many days off

[JeffA70 200]

Go back full time tomorrow the 22nd, so two full weeks per my doc. Did some work-at-home minor stuff last week. I have a desk job.