How long did you take off work?

[robbie_rotten 56]

I'm planning on taking 3 weeks. Depending on how the 2 wk post op goes' date=' I could go back earlier. I'm working up until the day before surgery. I have a full-time desk job and a part time desk job that I'm a bit concerned about. Not sure if I will have the energy to do both, but we will see.[/quote']

Seems a bit excessive, I have a desk job to & took off as little as possible.

[JustSayMoe 163]

Heading back Monday 2/25 after surgery on 2/14. I could have made it back sooner, but I was pretty weak from a week long clear liquid diet.< /p>

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Seems a bit excessive' date=' I have a desk job to & took off as little as possible.[/quote']

Not obsessive! I have a desk job too, but still did not feel good enough to work after 2 weeks, so took a 3 rd week off to gain energy.

[riemem01 0]

I'm scheduled for 2/28 and planning 4 weeks off work.

[robbie_rotten 56]

Not obsessive! I have a desk job too' date=' but still did not feel good enough to work after 2 weeks, so took a 3 rd week off to gain energy.[/quote']

Excessive

[No game 14,436]

Excessive??? I took off three months!

Oh.... Wait a minute... I don't work

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Excessive

There goes that darn auto correct again.

[robbie_rotten 56]

There goes that darn auto correct again.

Ha ha ha it's all good. To be fair it's each to there own experience really. Maybe I'm just lucky because I might have a higher pain threshold, no complications etc etc?

[Bigepc 84]

I took 4.5 weeks and have to say it's been tough back at work this week. I'm a Chef and on my feet all day. But I'm sure it will get better.

[Susmcmur 124]

My surgeon said six weeks, so I took six weeks. I had the luxury of FMLA, Sick Bank (so I received regular pay the entire time) and a very employee friendly contract with my school system and teacher's union. The last two weeks were pure fluff, but it was nice to establish a new routine without the stress of working.

[ShawnaB 11]

My surgery was 2/11. I'm headed back to my desk job Monday 2/25. I took off 2 weeks. The second week was nice because I've been tired.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

My surgeon said six weeks' date=' so I took six weeks. I had the luxury of FMLA, Sick Bank (so I received regular pay the entire time) and a very employee friendly contract with my school system and teacher's union. The last two weeks were pure fluff, but it was nice to establish a new routine without the stress of working.[/quote']

That is a good point of using the sick time not only for dealing with pain, but to get into a routine that will work for an individual just out of WLS. There are so many balls to juggle in the air after surgery. Working on top of that might be too much. We have to think about when to eat, how much to eat and how many grams of Protein in addition to proper walking, drinking enough Water and breathing properly(I had trouble with this). Who needs the stress and demands of work when also having to deal with all these conflicting issues? Not to mention any emotional or physical issues that might be going on such as pain, swallowing or gas bloat issue that probably will occur. It is tough being a new WLS survivor. Take the extra time and take care of yourself.

[Talee4life 36]

I took off 6-weeks. I needed the rest and relaxation!

[Ms_JackieDMV 18]

2 weeks and 2 days. I have enough leave