Going back to work

[Disney24fan 11]

Just wondering the length of time spent out of work. I am a teacher and went back after 2 weeks without doctor's approval. I made it 3 days and was completely exhausted. I went back again this week and I did ok yesterday, but today I felt awful. I was exhausted and lightheaded and had to leave early. When I met with my surgeon yesterday he said most patients stay out 3-4 weeks. He gave me permission to go back, but after today I am not sure I am ready. Wondering if this is normal?

[kgard1916 33]

Yesterday was my first day back after 3 weeks. I do hair and only worked a 4 hour shift and I was wiped out.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I went back after two weeks to a desk job, so not nearly as active as your typical teacher. For the first three days I could only make it a little more than halfway through the day, then was too exhausted and went home. Then we had a four day weekend, which was nice! So when I went back the next week, I was 3 weeks post op. At that point I could make it through the day but was still pretty wiped out at the end of the day.

[bookgirl1972 8]

I went back after 3 weeks and was sore and exhausted every day. I am 4 weeks now and this week is much better. I wish I had stayed out 4 whole weeks.

[Eclectick 129]

Hmmmm I have an office Job, but everyone counts on me...I am wonder woman to them...but I have exactly 9 days off from day of surgery...I sure hope I can do it.....Of course my desk will be piled high...people can't seem to do anything when I am not here.

[vanessak8 158]

I'm a nurse in big level three NICU. My surgeon always asks for the full 6 weeks in your FMLA papers, but if you are feeling up to it and want to you can go back after 3 weeks. HelI I tacked on another week of vacation time and was off work for almost 9 weeks because of how my 12 hour shifts landed. It was nice I haven't been off work that long since maternity leave, which was almost 13 years ago. I felt great right after surgery except for the first day so I took the time to get a routine down and by the time I went back to work I was eating solids again. My job is strenuous and I work for a company that you accrue sick time and I was maxed and needed to use it... so I say if you have those options take it and use the time to focus on yourself.

Edited November 18, 2014 by vanessak8

[luvrolife 8]

My surgery was Oct. 27th and I'm approved for FMLA until the end of January! I have a very physical job and I have severe osteoarthritis. My knees are in terrible shape which is the major reason I submitted to having a VSG, after enduring arthroscopic surgery to repair a double meniscus tear.

Thankfully between my Sick Leave Acct and State Disability I can afford to take time off to heal rather than worry about the "job". I spent decades worrying about everyone and everything else and not enough about me. Those days are SO over for me....

[Quest4TheNewMe 225]

I'm only taking a week, but that means I go back to work on Thursday. I didn't go the FMLA route, I just took a week of PTO. I have a full day on Thursday and then a 1/2 day on Friday, due to my post-op appointments being Friday afternoon. Thankfully next week is only a 3 day week.... I'm hoping I can just power through. I work a desk job, so hopefully that will help. My boss is the only one who knows I had surgery and he doesn't know what kind of surgery I had.

[da50bear 84]

I have surgery scheduled for January 19th..im taking a little more than 6 weeks off. I am a communications operator at a hospital so my job is mainly sedentary. Im taking the extra time to heal and getting to know my new body. Good luck to everyone

[Crystal88 85]

I'm a Weigh Master at a large cattle company, and I was READY to go back!! I have a Wednesday-Saturday job, so it seemed like I was away from work for 2 weeks, but it was actually 6 days. I didn't have any issues. My boss asked me everyday how I was feeling and if I was ok; mainly because two former co-workers had weight loss surgery too, so he knew what to expect. I guess one of them still had discomfort when she went back, but it's been the opposite for me. It's been pretty busy, with a steadiness of trucks showing up, but I've done fairly well.

[Rebecca Friesen 80]

I aman xray tech...in total taking 3 weeks. hopefully it is enough!

[downsizingdiva 460]

I'm a Weigh Master at a large cattle company, and I was READY to go back!! I have a Wednesday-Saturday job, so it seemed like I was away from work for 2 weeks, but it was actually 6 days. I didn't have any issues. My boss asked me everyday how I was feeling and if I was ok; mainly because two former co-workers had weight loss surgery too, so he knew what to expect. I guess one of them still had discomfort when she went back, but it's been the opposite for me. It's been pretty busy, with a steadiness of trucks showing up, but I've done fairly well.

That's the job for me...I'd much rather deal with cattle than people...

[AlanaRN 419]

ER nurse and went back at 6 weeks

[flab2fabulous 18]

Today was my first day back to work...I'm actually at work right now. LOL My surgery was two weeks ago yesterday. I didn't get an official notice from my surgeon to go back. But, I had to go back to work. I have bills to pay. lol I get off in about an hour and a half and I'm feeling great. However, my job is extremely sedentary. I sit at a desk most of my shift and I am on the computer. A job as a teacher is much more active than mine. So, I can only imagine how you feel. My surgeon told me that most people go back three to four weeks after surgery. I personally couldn't afford to be away from work that long.

[downsizingdiva 460]

Today was my first day back to work...I'm actually at work right now. LOL My surgery was two weeks ago yesterday. I didn't get an official notice from my surgeon to go back. But, I had to go back to work. I have bills to pay. lol I get off in about an hour and a half and I'm feeling great. However, my job is extremely sedentary. I sit at a desk most of my shift and I am on the computer. A job as a teacher is much more active than mine. So, I can only imagine how you feel. My surgeon told me that most people go back three to four weeks after surgery. I personally couldn't afford to be away from work that long.

same here on the type of work and the bills