HI ALL AND THANKS FOR ALL THIS WONDERFUL INFO. MY SURGERY DATE IS 3/19/13 AND I AM EXCITED AND NERVOUS AS HELL. I EVEN WENT TO CARDIOLOGIST TODAY CAUSE I WAS FEELING TWINGING IN MY CHEST ON THE LEFT SIDE ALONG WITH OTHER WEIRD FEELINGS.. JUST WANTED TO HAVE PIECE OF MIND BEFORE GOING INTO SURGERY. ALL IS WELL AS I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE BUT BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY. GETTING READY FOR LIQUID PRE OP DIET ....UGHHHH... ANY HOW ,, WHAT I WANTED TO ASK IS HOW LONG WAS IT BEFORE YOU COULD GO BACK TO WORK ????? ALL INPUT WOULD BE APPRECIATED ..I WAS PLANNING ON GOING BACK AON 3/28. BUT ONLY FOR 2 DAYS THEN 3 DAYS OFF AGAIN...I AM A BARTENDER

Sleeved on a Tuesday, back to work on the following Monday. I own my own business and had to get back to it.

I was out one day shy of 2 weeks. I'm a teacher, but I'm not on my feet a lot (due to knee problems). I had pain when walking along one of my incisions for almost 3 weeks - it finally stopped yesterday morning. (The surgeon had said I'd feel a "pop" when the stitches finally dissolved enough to let go, and the pain would stop - fortunately I slept through the "pop"!)

Sleeved on Friday, back to desk job on Wednesday.

I had my surgery on a Monday - took that whole week off and the next. Went back the following monday - I'm a desk jockey so it was fine, but I was tired. I could not imagine having to be on my feet right away! Maybe go back p/t to start to see how your energy is.

First day back to work tomorrow. I was sleeved the 27th. I'm a hairdresser and have a full day.

I did good today from morning to around 2. Scared of how ill be feeling around 6. Wish me luck

I was sleeved 2/26 and I was supposed to go back tomorrow but I'm just not ready. I get tired taking a shower...I'm gonna give it a go Wednesday and see what happens.

I was out one day shy of 2 weeks. I'm a teacher' date=' but I'm not on my feet a lot (due to knee problems). I had pain when walking along one of my incisions for almost 3 weeks - it finally stopped yesterday morning. (The surgeon had said I'd feel a "pop" when the stitches finally dissolved enough to let go, and the pain would stop - fortunately I slept through the "pop"!)[/quote']

I wish I would get a "pop"!!! Lol. Every time I laugh or cough it feels like I'm being stabbed with a butcher knife.

I wish I would get a "pop"!!! Lol. Every time I laugh or cough it feels like I'm being stabbed with a butcher knife.

The surgeon told me 2 - 3 weeks - and it almost took 3. I sympathize - I felt like someone had hooked me on the inside with a fishing line and was pulling at it constantly - to the point of a burning sensation. SO happy to have it gone!

Hi Yazzy, congratulations! I was sleeved on 3/06/12 so I'm coming up on my first anniversary and although I was extremely nervous too it was the best decision I've ever made. I'm healthier and happier and soon you will be too. Try your hardest to stick with the liquid diet and start walking as soon as you can the day of your surgery. Believe it or not walking brought more relief to me then the pain meds. Be prepared for extreme dry mouth the day of your surgery until the next day when they can ex ray you to make sure there are no leaks and just remember you will be able to feel hydrated again. The first time you try to poop it will feel like you forgot how but that's only temporary and for some people doesn't happen at all. Most importantly be easy on yourself, ask more of others for a time and really think water, protein, water, protein...the most amazing thing was from the minute I woke up from surgery, the constant cravings were gone. Best of luck to you, go for it!

I was off for 3 weeks but I am an ER nurse and work 12 hour shifts on my feet. My doc didn't want me back too soon. I think it depends on what your job is. I had lifting restrictions for those 3 weeks so that was a factor as well. Good luck with your surgery

Hi Yazzy' date=' congratulations! I was sleeved on 3/06/12 so I'm coming up on my first anniversary and although I was extremely nervous too it was the best decision I've ever made. I'm healthier and happier and soon you will be too. Try your hardest to stick with the liquid diet and start walking as soon as you can the day of your surgery. Believe it or not walking brought more relief to me then the pain meds. Be prepared for extreme dry mouth the day of your surgery until the next day when they can ex ray you to make sure there are no leaks and just remember you will be able to feel hydrated again. The first time you try to poop it will feel like you forgot how but that's only temporary and for some people doesn't happen at all. Most importantly be easy on yourself, ask more of others for a time and really think Water, Protein, water, protein...the most amazing thing was from the minute I woke up from surgery, the constant cravings were gone. Best of luck to you, go for it![/quote']

Also, I took off the full six weeks but really felt like I could have gone back after three....maybe

I was sleeved on a Wednesday, and went into work on Monday. I have a desk job, so it was not so bad.

I was sleeved on 2/26 and am scheduled for six weeks off. I have MS and fibro so major surgery really knocked me on my bum. If my fatigue gets better and more manageable before the six weeks are up, I'll go back sooner. But I'm not going to push it too hard and end up putting myself in the hospital getting iv steroids and have to be in a wheelchair again from an MS episode.

Not in one now. Have been a few times in the past. It SUCKS!! :-)