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 was off for 9 days total only missed 4 days of work because of shift work left the hospital with no restrictions. My doctor told me if no complications he only gives 10 days out for any of his wls surgery s. I would suggest to start walking and moving a lot more it helps the healing. Good luck on your journey.

Surgery Wed, work Monday no problem.

Surgery Friday and back to work on Monday. I would suggest walking as much as possible in the hospital post surgery. I believe that helped the most in the early days of recovery.

I think it just depends on what you do for a living. I'm a hairdresser and I took 2 and a half weeks. I felt great when I got back. Occasional back pain when I work too long without a break, but nothing I can't handle.

Had surgery 9/23, returning to work tomorrow 10/1.

5 weeks off for me.. Lol

5 weeks off for me.. Lol

6 weeks for me. But I had 3 surgeries at the same time.

5 weeks off for me.. Lol

Did you feel like you needed 5 weeks or did you just want more time?

My doctor has me off 4-6 weeks

My doc is telling me 6 weeks and since I'll get paid 100% while on short term disability, I'm taking the time off. I figure this will give me the chance to get used to my new eating and allow me to spend time with my kids. I work long hours normally.

My doc is telling me 6 weeks and since I'll get paid 100% while on short term disability' date=' I'm taking the time off. I figure this will give me the chance to get used to my new eating and allow me to spend time with my kids. I work long hours normally.[/quote']

My surgery is scheduled for November 25th and I am taking six weeks off. Since I am getting paid 100% I figured why not.

hmmm thats a thought short term disability...i wonder if i could get short term disability for 2 weeks?

One wk

Having my surgery Oct. 8th and plan on taking 3 weeks.

I was off week and a half. Almost too soon. Was exhausted and my incision hurt. ( I'm a teacher) too much bending.....