How long before you returned to work?

[chuck415 89]

Hi everyone. I should be getting my surgery date soon and the doc said it up to me which surgery do I want. I am leaning strongly toward RNY due to my already existing acid reflux issues.

Anyhow, I am curious how long after your surgery did you return to work? What type of work do you do? Anyone have any complications from returning to work too soon?

[FindingSassy 38]

Honestly, I was wondering the same thing. My surgery is Thursday January 8th and I planned on going back to work the following Monday January 12. Luckily we've come up with a way for me to work from home and be able to recover as long as I need to. I have an easy job where I'm sitting most of the day anyway.

Is your boss aware of your weight loss surgery? I've found it very helpful that they know about. My coworkers are very supportive, thank goodness.

Good luck to you!

[chuck415 89]

Good luck to you too! I work in Social Services so most of my day is spent in an office as well. I haven't told my boss yet but I plan to when I get my surgery date.

[Mike Meyer 7]

I had surgery on 12/17 and will be returning to work on 1/5. I think I would have been ok going back today but I'm getting paid so I figured I would get the rest while I can. I work in an office the majority of the time. My biggest issues will be having time to get my fluids in and giving up my naps .

Good Luck

Mike

[Jolisue 112]

Hi. I had my RNY on 9/22 and took 2 weeks off. I have a desk job so it was very doable. I did come home exhausted and went to bed fairly early.

[krisstep 31]

I had my surgery on 12/17 and my doc wants me to return on 1/15 I had a revision from the band to rny maybe that's why.

[anaxila 501]

My doc will "begin to discuss" readiness to return to work at the 4-week checkin. Not before. The team says to expect 6-8 weeks off work. They don't do this for recovery from surgery specifically, but for getting launched properly on the new path, developing better habits, learning how to eat, getting started with exercise, etc. I am very fortunate to work for a large company with generous leave policies that will do whatever the doctor says without questioning it. I still feel immense pressure to return to work fast, but that's all coming from within me.

[sld010 2]

I had my sleeve done on 12/2 and went back to work 2 weeks later. I was fine physically just a little tired. However I wish I would have had more time to get the diet part under control. You don't realize how busy you are at work and how time can get away from you. With your smaller stomach you can't make up missed fluids latter.

[msreaina 133]

I had my surgery January 14th, 2013 I went back to work January 17th, 2013. Quick recovery and shake back.

[oweemytoe 43]

I had the RNY on 12/3/2014, I was able to return to my part time desk job after 2 weeks, due to complications. I have not gotten medical clearance yet to return to my CNA job.

[Jolisue 112]

Anaxila, it sounds like you work for a great company! I also love the approach your team took! The most challenging part about returning to work for me was figuring out what and how to eat at work! That extra time home would have been a God send.

[staceylc 3]

I took 3 weeks off and I work in and office. I didn't have any complications returning back to work but took extra time off to make sure I was in the right mindset and able to eat more than I could on the pureed phase. I was definitely ready to get back to a little bit of normalcy!

[rhfactor272 50]

I agree with staceylc...i took 3 weeks...i couldve done 2 if needed. Energy is lacking afterward so i took my time after bypass.

[rhfactor272 50]

I had galbladder removed as well btw.

[justwondering 7]

I had my surgery 8/7/14 and went back 8/26/14 with no problems. I have a desk job in a very busy doctors office.