Hi! I'm in the middle of my 6-month food log (the last of the requirements by my insurance) and Im curious as to how much time everyone is taking off work? I was told by my doctor I would be off for at least two weeks but some take up to 8 weeks off? Is this something one can apply for short term disability for?

I took 2 weeks off. I was sleeves last Tuesday and I could have gone back to work (desk job) yesterday with no problem.

My surgery is Dec. 18th. I'm taking off the 17th through Jan 5th.

Take off at least 3 weeks!

I was sleeved November 3rd. When I initially talked to my Dr. about time off, my plan was to go back part time after two weeks and then full time at week 3 or 4. Today he said I need at least 3 full weeks off! I am doing great and feel like I would be OK with part time.

I would say it depends on your job. Friends of mine that have had it needed about 6-8 weeks to get back in the swing of things, but we all work at a hospital. (lots of walking and on your feet 12 hours...) Another lady I know was back to work after 2 weeks with a desk job. They say there is extreme exhaustion following surgery from adjusting to lack of food and water. Short term disability will cover your time off with a Dr's signature.

HI, I had the sleeve on 20jan2014, I originally was scheduled to take off 2 weeks, but I ended up taking 5 weeks all together. I work as a nursing assistant and could only come back to work full duty. I was pretty sore for a couple weeks and I would not have been able to do my job after only two weeks. I was 45 1/2 years old when I had my surgery, so I'm sure that was part of what took me longer to heal. I would request more time off than you need, just in case. Good Luck, I am so glad I had the surgery and feel so much better. Chris

Hi! I'm in the middle of my 6-month food log (the last of the requirements by my insurance) and Im curious as to how much time everyone is taking off work? I was told by my doctor I would be off for at least two weeks but some take up to 8 weeks off? Is this something one can apply for short term disability for?

I'm only taking a week. Surgery is on Thursday and I'm going back to work next Thursday.

My surgery is on the 3rd of December and I took from the 3rd to the 17th....but I have a very flexible boss and I'm hoping to go back part time/half days around the 11th and stretch my leave a bit further...time will tell...

I've been at the same job for 25 years and have about 700 hour of paid medical ( never been out more than 3 days). My boss told me to take as much time as I wanted and my doctor said 6-8 weeks soooo????

I'm having surgery the Monday before Thanksgiving and go back the 17th of January. Friends who have had WLS told me they were good to go back after 3-4 weeks but plan for lack of stamina for another 2 weeks.

Good luck and here we go ????

Oh btw a also due 12 hour hospital work.

Edited November 12, 201411 yr by Bigdogdad

I am a manager for corporate cell phone company. I spend about 80% of my day on my feet, running around a store. I originally only took a week off. I was sleeved Tuesday. By Saturday, I realized I was going to need a little more time. I'm returning to work tomorrow but a little nervous about it. We'll see how it goes!

So probably 2-3 weeks will be safe. Thanks so much for all the responses!