How long can I expect to be off of work?

[kcreed 0]

I'm thinking of having the RNY surgery! How long can anticipate to be off of work?

[jonessl 13]

I'm thinking of having the RNY surgery! How long can anticipate to be off of work?

Everyone is different and you need to listen to your body. I took 1 week, i have a desk job

[Amanda R 56]

This is also a question I am wondering as well. I will be working as a merchandiser, and would love just to take the week off as well.

[iverina 33]

I had the same question but i am worried because my work is very physical. I'm a nursing assistant and work over yard graveyards... Anyone in the same boat?

[jonessl 13]

I would discuss it with your doctor....take as much time off you have. You can always return early.

[lovealways 287]

It's all individualized, so it's too hard to tell. I took 2 weeks. The standard is 2 weeks to return especially if you have a low-key desk job

[kcreed 0]

I had the same question but i am worried because my work is very physical. I'm a nursing assistant and work over yard graveyards... Anyone in the same boat?

As in CNA? That's a very physical job. I'm a nursing facility administrator. So I can be at the desk if I have to.

[NurseTAB 65]

I'm a nurse in a ER and took 4 weeks off and should of taken 6 weeks and still I was extremely tired my first 2 weeks back at work and was only able to work 8 hours not a full 12, if your job is physically demanding take as much time as possible trust me

[kristy3k 1,133]

I'm a nurse in a ER and took 4 weeks off and should of taken 6 weeks and still I was extremely tired my first 2 weeks back at work and was only able to work 8 hours not a full 12' date=' if your job is physically demanding take as much time as possible trust me[/quote']

Haven't seen you on in awhile... Hope everything is going well for you

[NurseTAB 65]

I have mostly been on the Facebook September Members page, life is going. I am down 75 pounds since surgery in sept. My relationship with my boyfriend of 6 years has been rocky so I been dealing with that. And now that I don't have food I feel lost and bored and find myself depressed trying to work through it. Nice to see someone notices I haven't been on in awhile.

[jenneliza 257]

Im a RN and went back to work in three weeks. My doc said I had no restrictions. I just found it very tiring and difficult to stay hydrated. If you can go back and do your first week at half days or something similar it would prob be a good idea.

[Dawnolson 85]

At kaiser they say at least 4 weeks. So you get used to your new eating and gain strength back.