How Long?

[tp100 25]

What is a realistic time I can expect to be off work after surgery?

[cynt802004 14]

I'll say 1week

[Molly1978 6]

For Roux en Y, ATLEAST 2 weeks. I'm taking 3 weeks off and I think it'll be perfect, although I wish I could take 4 off

[tp100 25]

I planned on 1 week off and 1/2 days the second week. Is that realistic? I work literally 1/2 mile from home and it's a desk job.

[Molly1978 6]

Well, if you have to work for financial reasons, I suppose it would be ok but that's if everything goes as planned. I would seriously consider telling your boss 2 weeks. This operation is a big deal to your body and it needs rest.

[tp100 25]

Thanks, that's what I need to know. I was planning on two weeks off my second job but maybe I'll try at least a week and a half off the first one too. I do need to work.

[Molly1978 6]

Do you have any paid time off saved up? Or short term disability? I'm using both so I wont get into trouble with my bills. My job allows me to use my paid time off and my short term disability at the same time so I get paid a bit more for staying at home.

[tp100 25]

Yes I have 12 days, but don't want to use it all in case of dr appts, illness' or anything else that may come up in the next 3 1/2 months.

[mommytyree 98]

I took 3 weeks but was ready to go back after 2.

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[tp100 25]

Thanks! I'm not good at resting either. Boredom sets in rather quickly.

[rpil003 101]

Thanks! I'm not good at resting either. Boredom sets in rather quickly.

I stand on my feet all day and went back to work after 9 days. It was tough to deal with the first 2 days but then I got back into my grove and was ok

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[phsbandmom 0]

I took a week off and I walk at my job. I actually could've gone back a few days later but you are more tired then sore. My mom also had surgery and went back to a desk job within a few days.