Hi there..curious how much time everyone took off if work? I work in sales but can be at my desk if needed...was thinking if taking 11 or 12 days. Is that enough time???

I had a pretty rough recovery, but was back at my desk job on day 10 with no problems. If you have to bend, squat or lift stuff over 10lbs, I'd say it will take longer to get back to work.

Edited October 22, 201312 yr by joatsaint

With a desk job, I've heard that a couple of weeks is OK. I have a more physical demanding job. Not super demanding but can't have any restrictions. I was told I will probably need to take 4 weeks off if not more. If I have to have my gall bladder out as well, I won't feel as bad about missing that much work. Everyone is so, so different!

I took off 8 weeks but I am a labor and delivery nurse. I do a lot of my work hanging on to women's feet and trying to push babies out into the world. I believe if a person can you should take off a month. There can be pain issues the first couple of weeks post op. Also your energy level goes up and down day to day because of the types of food you are restricted to in this time. After about the first 4 weeks thing start to level off you feel better, usually have lost some weight and can be positive about your journey. The tool you have created has to be used and driven around the block. Sometimes it takes this month to get the hang of driving. It is easier to practice IATA home then try and learn in front of co workers. Not that they are bad but it is easier to face them with having control over your tool. Hang in they one and all. This week I joined the 100 club! I have lost 102 as of being sleeved. May 1st of this year! High five to all