Length of time off of work?

[Natasha K 27]

I took 4 weeks off and so glad I did. I worked part time the first week back. I didn't have my energy increase until week 7-8.

[nathaly 57]

Unfortunately i work in a hell hole that only gives me two weeks of time off a year and have no STD. I'm only taking a week off so I can have some off days the rest of the year if i get sick

HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 256

[monken 135]

I took 4 weeks off and so glad I did. I worked part time the first week back. I didn't have my energy increase until week 7-8.

Me too:-)

[colorado 21]

I took the full six weeks and needed every day of it - then I went back on a 4 day week - which really helped. Give yourself time! Its major surgery - just behind heart bypass.

[eaepc101211 37]

I was back to work in 12 days. I work in an OR like dept. It was good for me, to be up and moving around! I just took it easy. I avoided moving patients. No one knew, and I was still able to keep it private.

[nienie 113]

My first two weeks were rough but by the end of week three I felt great. Very happy I took 6 weeks off.

[monken 135]

My first two weeks were rough but by the end of week three I felt great. Very happy I took 6 weeks off.

Feb 6 Surg dateI had 2.5 weeks of a very rough time. . I think by week 3.5 I was doing well but tired by March 1 I went back to work and the first two weeks it was exhausting only worked four hours. I thought my pain Tolerance was pretty high not for this!

[VTMnkyGrl 4]

I'm still trying to figure out how long I want to take too.

I could probably swing 1.5 to 2 weeks with what vacation I have but I could also do STD but that requires telling people at work what I'm doing and I'm not sure I want to do that.

I don't really want everyone I work with to know and I'm sure there'd be questions.

[ECUJenn 116]

I'm still trying to figure out how long I want to take too.

I could probably swing 1.5 to 2 weeks with what vacation I have but I could also do STD but that requires telling people at work what I'm doing and I'm not sure I want to do that.

I don't really want everyone I work with to know and I'm sure there'd be questions.

You don't have to tell anyone except your HR manager. I just told people I was having some surgery done. People do ask questions, but i just responded with "im ok, thanks for asking" and generally people left it there. STD can be a great option if you have it. For me, it enabled me to have some vacation time remaining for the rest of the year.

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 294.9 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

[Gibbys Goddess 31]

My doctor approved me for 8 weeks due to my multiple sclerosis. Glad he did since I'm not progressing too well.

[amvg85 12]

I am an RN and was going to take 3 weeks but decided 4 weeks was better suited for me. Although I found I became bored at 3 weeks & now cannot wait to return to work. I return Sunday April 7th. Excited to show off myself...no one has seen me since March 8th & I am down 22 lb & looking & feeling good!

<<Ash>> Pre Bypass: 247.2 Goal: 140

[Kurstin 72]

I'm still trying to figure out how long I want to take too.

I could probably swing 1.5 to 2 weeks with what vacation I have but I could also do STD but that requires telling people at work what I'm doing and I'm not sure I want to do that.

I don't really want everyone I work with to know and I'm sure there'd be questions.

I didn't even have to tell them what surgery I was having. They filled out the employer section of it and they have me submit it to the STD insurance company, Mutual of Omaha, myself.

[Jen in SoCal 189]

If you can take the six weeks, do it. It will not only give you time to heal but also much needed time to adjust to your lifestyle change.

[thatsme25 0]

I had my surgery march 8th, and I was back to work by the 18th...

I just was tired the first week back, but I took it easy...and you really have to.

Pre-op band 252

Lowest weight with band 162

Pre-op RNY 225

Current weight 191