Hey I'm just starting my process to get WLS and I also just started a new job and was wondering how long everyone was out of work for?

Since I just started this new job I dont want to be out of work too long I was hoping I could go back after a week or week and a half at the most? My doctor said 2-3 weeks though...did anyone go back to work after a week? Keep in mind I do have an admin assit. position so I am mostly sitting with some walking.

I took one week off..I was taking care of my kids (6 and 1) day three by myself...it helps you heal faster I think..

I went to work after a week. I wasn't tired or sluggish.

I'm also a admin/hr assistant but i deal a lot with packages, shipments and mailings. I took a week off of work but ended up needing a few more days. Recovering took longer than i expected. My boss was aware of my surgery and was very understanding about the whole thing. . . Everyones recovery time is different. you might want to play that one by ear. Congrats on your new job and good luck!

I went to work after exactly one week - today is my 2nd day back and while I'm surviving I'm definitely dealing with a sore back and some tiredness. It's manageable, though.

Thank you everyone! It makes me feel a lot better that many of you went back after one week. I am a contractor so I want to make sure I get signed on again next year and dont want to get looked at negatively for missing too many days. I have a 6 year old daughter too so she will keep me moving a little during my week home.

I went back to work in a week, but I had a few short days when I got back due to just being tired. My surgeon wasn't concerned with the healing as much as he was with the drinking and getting protein in. We tend to forget when we are distracted. So, I promised him I would make sure I did what I was supposed to, and went back to work.

I went back to work after 10 days. I went in for surgery on a Friday and was back at work on Monday - 10 days later. I have a desk job and it wasn't any real problem going back to work. I wore the elastic binder under my shirt everyday to support my new stomach. I've seen some people post that they were back a work after 3 days.

I went back to work after 10 days. I went in for surgery on a Friday and was back at work on Monday - 10 days later. I have a desk job and it wasn't any real problem going back to work. I wore the elastic binder under my shirt everyday to support my new stomach. I've seen some people post that they were back a work after 3 days.

ok wow 3 days is too soon for me! lol but im assuming the elastic binder is probably the same thing they gave me for my stomach after I had a c-section with my daughter.

^{I did not even tell my work I was having surgery of I would have needed a letter requiring me to take off like 6 weeks with Dr authorization to return...did not want to take that much time off. I was back at my job in 4 days. Sure it was rough at first but you do what you gotta do. 7 months later and they still have no idea. I was only in the hospital for 1 day a Wednesday, took Thurs/Fri off went back on Monday.}

I also have a desk job and was only off a week and did not have any issues or pain.

four days, desk job, no complications. It was a rough week buy not too bad

I am a nurses assistant, I was off two weeks, could've went back in one. I am also in college and went back 5 days post op

6 days for me. Just took it easy. The quicker you act normal, the quicker you'll feel normal! Good luck! You'll do great!

I took off a week, in fact I go back tomorrow. My surgery was 9/24. I will definitely be careful as to what my limitations are in my work place. I feel great, just a little sore so I am ready to return to normal. Good luck to you!

I had surgery Friday at noon and went back on the Tuesday. It wasnt too bad, I was sore and exhausted that night but still managed to finish out the week. I also had my lap band of 6 years removed at the same time, the only place Iv had pain has been where they removed my port.