Today is my 15th day post-op and my doctor is not ready to release me to go back to work. I don't care to go back either because we only have 7-more days before school closes, but I feel bad being out for almost a month. How long did it take you guys after surgery to return to work?

It took me 8 works days to go back to work, but every ones body is different.

I went back at 2 weeks, but definitely needed 3 or 4. Take the time you feel you need. I learned my lesson and with my tummy tuck I quit caring about what people at work thought and I took the extra time I needed. Good luck to you on your return!

I went back at 2 weeks, but definitely needed 3 or 4. Take the time you feel you need. I learned my lesson and with my tummy tuck I quit caring about what people at work thought and I took the extra time I needed. Good luck to you on your return!

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i went back right at 2 weeks and felt ok, my job doesnt require a lot of physical activity, i did start the gym back up on day 15. overall i was pretty much healed and felt great. listen to your body and do what you need to do..

you are the one that knows you best!

I took four weeks off and I was glad I did. I used that time to learn how to eat and drink slowly, took naps when I needed, and walked everyday. When I did go back I felt completely recovered. That being said, everyone is different. Good luck on your surgery!

Thanks for your response

I'm taking four weeks off because I work in a lab and it demands for me to do a lot of walking/standing and mental work... which I'd find hard to stay focused since I'd probably be thinking about how to not let anyone else in the lab know that I had the surgery.

My program has me on food levels... so for now I'm eating 1/4 cup of yogurt. Not enough for continuous movement.

They gave me three weeks off. I go back Sunday and had surgery on 5/28. I went to my surgeon today and asked for an extra week due to fatigue. My surgeon said no and I am really upset

I am a teacher so school closes June 26, I have been off since June 1 my surgery date. I just don't feel right. My job is stressful and I have a hard time getting enough energy since the surgery especially on a full liquid diet.

I went back after one week and regretted it. I was back for a few days then the snow saved me as they called work off for almost two weeks.

I got sleeved on 5/19/15 and returned to work exactly one week after on 5/26/15. I will say that it all depends on each person's body method of healing. I was driving already by the time i left the hospital which was 3 days after surgery. Take your time in coming back to work.

I'm taking 10 days off but may take 4 more to make it two weeks.

I am scheduled to go back to work on Monday have some reservations, but glad I took the 4 weeks, don't go back to see the surgeon until two weeks approximately after going back to work

Thanks everyone for your advice, I appreciate it.

I went back to work after three weeks off and I wish I took a fourth week. (I went back this week). I have a stressful job, but not a physical job. I probably would want a fifth week off if I took four off. ????. Do what you can and rest when you can. So far it's working for me. Luckily my children are grown and gone, and my husband is semi-helpful so my evenings aren't too tiring. I don't think I would do well with toddlers to care for. Best wishes to those who do!