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Going back to work

Help! I'm posting but I must be doing something wrong because they are not showing up... I am have sleeve surgery on august 27. My name is Alyce... I'm scared to death and excited. I have not seen too much on going back to work. I am planning on going back after a week ... I know it's different for everyone but could I get done feedback about when people when back to work.

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Hi Alyce and congrats on your upcoming surgery! I was sleeved 6/24/14 and have never felt better. I was able to work from home after 1 week with the agreement that I needed to walk and if needed, rest. I must admit that some things I did that first week were a little foggy and I wasn't quite up to speed. It also was a holiday week so I only worked 3 days. I went back to the office after 2 weeks and was much better. If possible, I would suggest 2 weeks but if not be sure to walk and drink your fluids as much as possible. Best to you.

I took 2 weeks. I felt ok but I should have taken 3. I had a really easy, no-complications recovery. still, I was a little to tired for my commute and long days.

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Hi Alyce and congrats on your upcoming surgery! I was sleeved 6/24/14 and have never felt better. I was able to work from home after 1 week with the agreement that I needed to walk and if needed, rest. I must admit that some things I did that first week were a little foggy and I wasn't quite up to speed. It also was a holiday week so I only worked 3 days. I went back to the office after 2 weeks and was much better. If possible, I would suggest 2 weeks but if not be sure to walk and drink your fluids as much as possible. Best to you.

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Help! I'm posting but I must be doing something wrong because they are not showing up... I am have sleeve surgery on august 27. My name is Alyce... I'm scared to death and excited. I have not seen too much on going back to work. I am planning on going back after a week ... I know it's different for everyone but could I get done feedback about when people when back to work.

I went back to work exactly one week after my surgery.I feel like I bounced back really well with no problems problems but I do have a desk job. There was one day in which my energy was low, but I think that was due to low iron. I work 630am-3pm, so I was good while at work, but then just went home and laid low.

I took. Total of eight days off. I was fine, but I also have a desk job. Yes, I was tired, but I would have been completely bored at home.

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Help! I'm posting but I must be doing something wrong because they are not showing up... I am have sleeve surgery on august 27. My name is Alyce... I'm scared to death and excited. I have not seen too much on going back to work. I am planning on going back after a week ... I know it's different for everyone but could I get done feedback about when people when back to work.

I went back to work exactly one week after my surgery.I feel like I bounced back really well with no problems problems but I do have a desk job. There was one day in which my energy was low, but I think that was due to low Iron. I work 630am-3pm, so I was good while at work, but then just went home and laid low.

Thank you so much for telling me your story
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I took. Total of eight days off. I was fine, but I also have a desk job. Yes, I was tired, but I would have been completely bored at home.

thank you for telling me... I gave children come to my room so I think I can do it providing everything goes well!

I was supposed to take off 2 weeks, had a rough recovery and am now set to go back after 4 weeks which will be this coming Thursday. Everyone is different. I would take at least 2 weeks and if you don't need the second week then go back early. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

I took. Total of eight days off. I was fine, but I also have a desk job. Yes, I was tired, but I would have been completely bored at home.

Exactly the same for me. I felt ready to go back within a week, but had to wait for post-op appt. to be released back to work.

I am out of work for 6 weeks! I have a very physical job, lifting, pushing, pulling 25 + lbs on a daily basis, not counting the extra stress! So I knew I was planning this saved up my time and I also get short term disability so I took it! My manager and supervisor both are sleevers and they reccomended for me to take the time. I know I am lucky plus it's been nice being home with the kids during the summer...keeping me busy and active! It's truly different for everyone.

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I'm hoping to do it in a week... Just because it is the beginning of the school year... I was hoping to do it during the summer but by the time I started in May ... Everything took time... If I listen to my body and I am not ready to go back then I won't . Just wanted some idea from others. Thanks to all of you who took the time to answer me . After reading all these posts I feel closer to everyone but still quite nervous . I start pre- op protein tomorrow morning.

6 days post-op I was in the hospital and after being released my surgeon gave me 5 weeks of sick leave, Oh I was so glad.

I couldn't imagine going back to work a week or even two after the surgery I was too tired.

This week will be the last week of my rest at home, it's been so peaceful.

I can't wait to go back to work next monday though,

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