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?

I had my surgery on 10/27. I took off five weeks. I only work part time. I probably could have gone back at three weeks but doc wrote me out for five so I am taking the five weeks. It has been nice to get used to all the new things in my life.

I had my surgery on 10/27. I took off five weeks. I only work part time. I probably could have gone back at three weeks but doc wrote me out for five so I am taking the five weeks. It has been nice to get used to all the new things in my life.

I had my surgery the same day CheleLynn45. There is much to get accustomed to isn't there? I went to Thanksgiving at some long time family friends that I haven't seen since the summer. When I walked into the kitchen, the husband remarked Whoa...where's the other half of you?! It was nice to have my body changes acknowledged...but the interesting part is not everyone says anything....and I like it!

I have noticed now that people want to be closer and engage with me more. It's not like I was a pariah but the interesting thing I've noticed in people's behavior is if they think you're more successful at whatever in life they decided is important...they want to engage with you and are more endearing...like yesterday, I went to see my NUT and she was smiling the whole time, telling me how great I looked, made a compliment that I was smart, fun and cool. Then before I left she was hugging me. We always had good productive visits before but her happiness at my progress made her feel so much closer to me to express it. It was a nice surprise, but a surprise nonetheless.

I worked 11-3 then had surgery 11-4 stayed out the rest of the week then back to work 11-10. No issues other than being tired at night. All is going well even though i seem to be dealing with nausea. I simply used PTO.

I went back to work 10 days after surgery and was fine. I have a desk job, but am up and down a lot. I didn't have any trouble, but I did go to bed early each night.

A little more than five weeks off. I work in a prison, so I was in no hurry to return.

I am RNY post-op 4 days! Surgery day 11-26-14 worked until 11-25-14 i am planning to go back to work tomorrow 12-1-14 i am an Medical assistant and cant afford time off!!! Wish me luck hope i feel better tomorrow. I am bloated and miserable at the moment! Not to mention "aunt flow decided to come to visit now" really?? And to the pain and bloating why don't you! 2 years ago 11-19-12 i had the sleeve and didn't experience any of the discomfort i am felling now! Prayers to be able to release this gas in me!!! please thanks