I had my surgery on 7/3 and I'm still have some pain. I dont know if I'm ready to go back to work on Monday. My surgeon says to gi back if I feel up to it. I would like to hear from ur experiences going back to work after the surgery.

Lucy

It depends on what you do. If you have a desk job you maybe able to handle it. Iam a labor and delivery nurse. I took 8 weeks off because of what my job entails. Standing lifting for several hours at a time. You are the one that can judge but for me if you can afford stay home as long as hey will give u. You don't get extra sleeve points for going back early!

Hi i had my surgery on june 18 th and went back to work July 8th I should have taken one more week for me personally but I have a very phycally demanding job Im a health care worker, so I was definately tired dealing with patients and on my feet 12 hours a day was alot but its getting better now I still have my days still. I chalk it up to the low caloric intake . You should know yourbdy best if it doesnt feel rght yet take more time. I hope you d whats best for you. Good luck.

Hi there,

That is pretty quick to go back to work already. I had mine on 6/10/13 and went back to work after 5 weeks. If you don't feel up to it I would check with your HR dept and find out how much time you are allotted?

Good luck

Thank you all for the quick replies...I have plenty of weeks paid in full at work under my disability plan, but I'm concern with the job responsibilities.

I'll wait until Monday morning and decide.

Lucy

I have a desk job but I had the time.to use also. I was out for two months. You need to take all the time ur body needs. Best wishes to u

I would take all the time I needed for sure. Of course, it's only been since Tuesday that I had my surgery & I still feel like I was run over by a Mac truck ~ twice! It's easier to stay off when you're off rather going back to work & realizing you went back too soon.

Good luck to you on whatever you decide Lucy!

I have surgery on 7/10 and went back to work the following Monday (7/15). My surgeon was a little surprised I went back so soon. I think it's completely up to the individual. If you're tolerating the pain and your job is super physical, try half days or partial shifts to build up your confidences.

Take the time u need... I'm taking 4 weeks... It's an adjustment and I needed the time just to adjust my new food plan

I took 10 days but could have gone back in 5. It depends on how you're doing.

I took two weeks off...but I wish I had taken longer. I was sleeved on July 1st and I'm still having issues...I get really tired and often very nauseous.

I could have gone back pretty easily 6 days after surgery, but I waited until 13 days and probably benefited from the extra rest time. When I went back to work, it was to a brand new job at a new company, and I've been fine.