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Dawnyellow    80

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Hi!

I'm new so I apologize if you have already answered this question somewhere else :)

How much time did you take off before returning to work? I am hoping to return after a week and a half or so. Is that a reasonable expectation?

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DonRodolfo    1,416

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Hi!

I'm new so I apologize if you have already answered this question somewhere else :)

How much time did you take off before returning to work? I am hoping to return after a week and a half or so. Is that a reasonable expectation?

Sure. I could have gone back after the first week, but my employer authorized three weeks! :D

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Sleaveman    3

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I had surgery on Thursday and was back at work on Monday. I am in sales so as long as I can talk and negotiate I am good to go!

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Dawnyellow    80

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Thanks Don Rodolfo- you are doing great! I hope to follow your example :)

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skittlejessi    18

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I was off 10 days but could have gone back after one week. I am on my feet all day (Nurse) and talking. Only issue was dry mouth and not getting in enough liquids in between patients.

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Dawnyellow    80

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Very encouraging you guys! Thanks for the feedback. :) I can't wait for them to give me a date! :)

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starzee78    7

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My doctor put me off for 6 weeks. I probably could have gone back after one week.

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GreekGirl    20

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I had surgery on a Tuesday and went back on Monday. I overdid it and had a bit of a relapse. I should have taken off two weeks for myself but not good about taking off.

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belladona    153

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I saved up enough money to take three weeks off. Im loving it. I bought myself some quality time with my son,

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gourmetone    394

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Not sure if this is the place for this question but I'm looking for some encouragement as I still getting my appointments finished. I find the whole process stressful. I know I'm ready for this to happen and get better results from all my efforts to lose this weight. But I'm falling back into my old ways of dealing with stress by eating. I know being sleeved is only a tool and I desparetely need it. Before I decided to do this I had finally swore off diets after losing and gaining the same pounds over and over again, now while waiting for all of this it getting me down. :blink:

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notime    340

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Not sure if this is the place for this question but I'm looking for some encouragement as I still getting my appointments finished. I find the whole process stressful. I know I'm ready for this to happen and get better results from all my efforts to lose this weight. But I'm falling back into my old ways of dealing with stress by eating. I know being sleeved is only a tool and I desparetely need it. Before I decided to do this I had finally swore off diets after losing and gaining the same pounds over and over again, now while waiting for all of this it getting me down. :blink:

If you post this as a new topic rather than as a response to someone else's topic, you will get lots of support and encouragement.

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xchubba    5

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It all depends on how your body responds to this surgery. It's amazing to see so many people were ready to go back to work after a week! You also have to take into consideration what your job entails. I was instructed "no lifting greater than 10 pounds for 6 weeks." Be safe! Good Luck!

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MrsPierre    67

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Not sure if this is the place for this question but I'm looking for some encouragement as I still getting my appointments finished. I find the whole process stressful. I know I'm ready for this to happen and get better results from all my efforts to lose this weight. But I'm falling back into my old ways of dealing with stress by eating. I know being sleeved is only a tool and I desparetely need it. Before I decided to do this I had finally swore off diets after losing and gaining the same pounds over and over again' date=' now while waiting for all of this it getting me down. :blink:[/quote']

Take it one step at a time and check mark each step. Attempt eating your cravings only on the weekends until you're on your pre-op diet. You can also start going to the WLS support groups for real life experiences and tips to keep you encouraged.

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MrsPierre    67

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Hi!

I'm new so I apologize if you have already answered this question somewhere else :)

How much time did you take off before returning to work? I am hoping to return after a week and a half or so. Is that a reasonable expectation?

I got 2 wks off and need every bit if it to adjust to my new eating habits as well as physically healing.

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ninanew    22

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I had surgery June 17 and today was my first day back to work.

I had initially hoped to go back on June 24, but my pain level was still too high.

Lasted almost all day today, left at 3pm. I wanted to take it super slow.

I wish I had allowed for a full two weeks off.

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