I know everyone is different and I have the recommendation from the dr but I am wondering about your actual experience. I am having gastric bypass March 4. How long was your hospital stay and when did you feel ok to go back to work?

I had my surgery on 1/6 and took 4 wks off. I'll be back at work on 2/9. I really feel like I've needed it because there have been many times I have felt sick/nauseous and glad I was at home to deal with it. Not to mention my energy levels have sucked and I haven't been able to sleep at all. So I'm working on both of those and hope to have them figured out by next weekend. :-/

I had my surgery on 1/6 and took 4 wks off. I'll be back at work on 2/9. I really feel like I've needed it because there have been many times I have felt sick/nauseous and glad I was at home to deal with it. Not to mention my energy levels have sucked and I haven't been able to sleep at all. So I'm working on both of those and hope to have them figured out by next weekend. :-/

I spent two days in the hospital as well.

I just had surgery on Monday and I am already back at work. I work a desk job and I am able to get up and walk for 15 min every two hours.

Don't try to plan it out too much. Your plans may change. I went in for surgery on 3/12......I'm still in the hospital! Things can happen. Allow yourself the time to rest up. Use FMLA if you have it and good luck to you!

I had one overnight stay. I only had pain meds the day of surgery and I was off work one week.

Good luck!

I stayed overnight for the sleeve, came home next day did not use any pain meds, made myself get up and walk and forced fluids, mainly water, after three to four days I felt complete again, although I still am very tired and weak at times, I push my walks, about five to ten minutes in the house, and keep drinking fluids, you'll get stronger