My surgery for gastric sleeve bypass is still 3 months away. My question is: how long before I can go back to work? I work in a dental office.

My surgery for gastric sleeve bypass is still 3 months away. My question is: how long before I can go back to work? I work in a dental office.

Hi there. I just had surgery on Tuesday (6 days post op if you count Tuesday as day 1) and I would feel completely fine working by Monday. I started a thread on this about two weeks ago because I kept noticing that people were taking 2-4 WEEKS off of work after surgery and I didn't have that kind of time. I'm in outside sales and drive a lot, and the only thing I can now say is that getting out of the car is a little uncomfortable, but not undo-able. I walked ALL DAY shopping yesterday with my mom and I felt FANTASTIC! Didn't get tired, hadn't even started protein shakes yet. Obviously, each person is different, but assuming no complications, I think 7 days is more than enough. Just my opinion!

I was sleeved 1 month ago. I was grocery shopping 4 days after surgery, and doe the past 3 weeks I have shopped 3-4 hours a day feeling better than I have in many years. I am 1 year retired, but I know I could have been back to work 1 week after surgery, of course taking it easier than normal. No lifting though! I am 67 years old and have a world of energy. I have only lost 15 lbs since my day of surgery. All is well. Merry Christmas!