Back to Work

[Dprovie 1]

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?

[MarchSleever 0]

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

[livvsmum 2,368]

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!

[Dprovie 1]

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!

Thanks

[jeanniereenie 177]

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!

[glitter eyes 1,398]

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!

[Dprovie 1]

Thanks for your response

[likelike 63]

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.

[cheektowagasleever 6]

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

[Dprovie 1]

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.

[raec81 18]

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.

[gomezk2 24]

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.

[shugarhey 79]

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

[Barbara01 1]

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

[Dprovie 1]

Thanks everyone for your advice, I appreciate it.