Looking forward to time off after surgery

[thesuse2000 698]

My job is so busy right now - I'm finding that I'm looking forward to my surgery time off!

Especially because there's so much I want to read and think about in terms of planning for success with the sleeve - I can't wait to have uninterrupted time to do that.

Is that crazy? Anyone out there who actually enjoyed the time off? As opposed to just not feeling great and wanting to be back to normal life and eating solids etc...

[knitlil09 91]

I'm looking forward to it as well. At first I felt guilty, but I know that I need to do this for my health and that's more important than what's going on in the office. I told them that I'll be off between two and four weeks. I am personally aiming for three, but I won't feel bad if I take the fourth week.

[shelly75 35]

The hospital gave me 2 months, they usually give 3, but I refused. I miss my students too much. I

am enjoying my time off, but can't wait to go back to work at this point. A few more weeks to go.

[par1959 470]

Surgery next wednesday plan to be working from home on Monday. I like my job.

[thesuse2000 698]

Wow - I'm jealous of you two! My surgeon advised 2 weeks off. That still feels like a long time to me...

I'm with you knitlil09 - I was feeling guilty or worried about taking time off - now I feel entitled to take time to take care of myself (for a change).

Shelly75 - as a teacher you're probably on your feet and more physically active than most, so I suppose that makes sense to take more time - that seems much longer than most though! Glad you were able to make it work!

[thesuse2000 698]

Wow - that's fast Par1959! Amazing what a range there is...

I like my job too, but it's very all-consuming. I just look forward to checking out for a bit and making me and sleeve my number 1 priority.

[tnpeach 41]

From what I understand my Dr says 2 weeks. I really would like to have 3. Reason - - - so I am really feeling well and have my Protein and Water on a schedule. My job is not physical but very stressful. I am afraid I will not get all of my eating and drinking in.. Bottom line I am going to do whatever it takes.

[mhenne97 35]

I am taking 6 weeks off and I am going to enjoy every bit of it. It is very busy and very fast paced. I will need the time to adjust to my new lifestyle... mentally and physically. I have given so much to everyone else and it is time I give back to ME! Looking forward to being selfish. Crazy right?!?

Edited May 23, 2014 by mhenne97

[greensleeve 457]

I didn't miss work but I wouldn't say I enjoyed my time off. I felt tired and crappy a lot.

No I really can't say I enjoyed it. I needed every single day off that I had. And I'm really glad I didn't have to be around people and their food smells while I was on puree.

But no, no enjoyment really. Just healing.

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

I only took 4 days off from work and then had the weekend to recover. I would have loved to have been off work but I didn't really need it. Being at work helped me keep my mind off of food and the routine helped me get into the groove of eating and drinking on a schedule. I saved my leave for later....I'm going to Greece in July and will enjoy that time off a whole lot more than sitting around the house. Everyone is different, everyone heals at a different rate so we all have to do what is best for ourselves. This is not a one size fits all kind of progress, right folks?

[Kindle 8,667]

I was very much looking forward to my two weeks off. Unfortunately it turned into only 1 week off. I am partners in a mobile vet practice, so when the calls come in we go out....

And even in that 1 week off I only got to relax and enjoy the time off for 1 day. The other 6 were spent shopping, flying, driving and plowing snow. Still waiting for that vacation....

[mhenne97 35]

Everyone's situation will absolutely differ. Call me crazy when I say I will enjoy this experience regardless - I get to finally do something for myself without worrying about anyone else. I am a manager so all day I am responsible and accountable for everyone else. I will use this time and dedicate my attention to only me.

[Cupcake 801]

Hi I'm happy to say I'm 4 days post opt and now I am feeling great, the gas is exiting my body and everyday truely gets better good luck .

[thesuse2000 698]

I am totally with you! Here's to me-time!

Everyone's situation will absolutely differ. Call me crazy when I say I will enjoy this experience regardless - I get to finally do something for myself without worrying about anyone else. I am a manager so all day I am responsible and accountable for everyone else. I will use this time and dedicate my attention to only me.

[greensleeve 457]

I think my problem is that I am so used to doing everything and being there for everyone that it is very difficult for me to not be able to help and to do things. Maybe if I could have kind of had my time off in a little house by myself I would have enjoyed it more? But when you have a child and there are things going on that you just can't do, well I felt guilty for not being able to do what I usually do. It all worked out and my daughter actually adapted really well and was very compassionate towards me.

I think it's a mom thing!