How long did you take off work?

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

I have a desk job and took two weeks. I probably could have went back at one week as I had no pain from surgery but I was so tired for 3 weeks post op. Glad I took those two weeks to rest. Everyone is different though.

[Losing weight 126]

I'm off for 6 weeks.

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[Losing weight 126]

I'm off for 6 weeks.

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[rockdutchess82 26]

I'm off for 6 weeks.

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Wow how'd you swing 6 wks

[Losing weight 126]

Wow how'd you swing 6 wks

My doctor told me to take rest and left my body heal properly plus I get fully paid

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[missih30 27]

My dr said 4 to 6 wks.....my surgery was 12/21 and I go for my last follow up with the surgeon 1/28 so I should be released then to return to work.....so approx 5 and half wks off. I am sure it depends on what kind of work one does........but I couldn't going back to work for at least 3 and half to 4 wks at the earliest. My stomach was still very tender and my energy level was down......plus eating every 2 hrs......I honestly couldn't have gone back to work prior to 4 wks, so I am glad I am getting the time off I have.

[Ballermom 803]

Good work! Congrats you did an awesome job

With getting the Approval! Best of luck!

[rockdutchess82 26]

My doctor told me to take rest and left my body heal properly plus I get fully paid

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Was it via short term disability

[cyncitygirl 100]

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']

Me too. I'm on my third week and I am cleared to workout. The first two weeks I was weak and dizzy. This week I am happy and motivated. I'd say 3weeks is satisfying. I'm taking one more just because I needed a mental health break haha. I'm a social worker.

[Lisa22465 23]

I was sleeved on Thursday Jan 17 and I go back to work on Monday. So 11 days counting weekends. I work at home so I am sure I will be fine.

[popsicle_20721 27]

I took approximately 4 weeks. I work in HR too, so primarily desk job; though very high stress e.g. labor relations. I worked from home when I felt up to it, but like it's been said before - not everyone has that luxury. I've had a very hard time transitioning e.g. very weak, unable to take in food/fluids, endoscopic surgery last week because of inability to eat. I see my experience is little more extreme than others, but your body will tell you for sure.

[Shelly12 17]

I took 6 days off. Surgery was a Wednesday...off the rest of that week & the weekend. That Monday was a holiday. Went back the next day.

[novam vitam 117]

I was out for 3 days.

3 days? And you were good? My biggest worry is getting back to work. New (ish) job I worked very hard to get and I can't really take any time off. Im hoping to have surgery on a Thursday and return to work the following Tuesday. I know everyone is different but still it's encouraging to hear 3 days.

[Losing weight 126]

Was it via short term disability

Ya fully paid

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[PerezL84 66]

Me too. I'm on my third week and I am cleared to workout. The first two weeks I was weak and dizzy. This week I am happy and motivated. I'd say 3weeks is satisfying. I'm taking one more just because I needed a mental health break haha. I'm a social worker.

How are you feeling now? Is everything going smooth? I am schedule for surgery the 30th.