So, I've finished all of my doctor's visits, insurance approval has been submitted (and is expected to be approved), and I've set the date of my sleeve surgery -- December 3rd! I'm ready for the surgery and really looking forward to it, but I'm nervous about one thing: I don't have much time I can take off of work. I'm a middle school teacher at a charter school so my hours every day are from 7:45-4:15pm. I'm planning on taking a total of 7 days off of work. Is that enough?? Was anyone else able to go back to work in a week? My doctor said to take at least one week, but is that enough? Is it feasible to go back to work that soon?

If it's not enough time, I'll have to wait until February of next year and I really don't want to wait that long. I'd love to hear thoughts on whether or not I should go ahead with my December 3rd surgery date...

Thank you!!!

I am also a teacher. I only took of 7 school days and I was fine. I could have gone back a day or so early but didn't want to push myself. The first 2 days were rough with nausea but everyday after has been better than the day before. I am 4 weeks out. =) Good luck to you! You will do great!!!

I went back to the office after 1 week, but I have a desk job. One where I can work form home if needed. I had a relatively easy recovery, never took narcotics, single night hospital stay, etc., but not everyone's experience is the same. Some are like me, some folks have nausea and extreme fatigue, some have complications that extend their recovery. You won't know how YOU will react until the time comes. My advice is plan for the worst and hope for the best.

I had my surgery 10/21 and took it easy for about 5 days . Internal pain was only 2 days for me with liquid pain killer . I'm an Auto Transport truck driver and I have to load up and climb around the trailer and lots of walking. I did a load one week after surgery and only had a little incision area pain. So it's a very physical demanding jobs and I feel great. Definitely it's different for everyone.

I was out 2 weeks, I went back but I was so exhausted.Now I'm off for the next 5 days