How long did the doctor tell you too stay out of work?

[tmcx28 297]

How was your coworker able to do this??? I am 4 weeks post-op and just now can go to the gym and feel semi-normal. I am still sore in the abdominal area and weak.

My surgeon wanted me out for 5 weeks but will go back at 4 weeks

Two weeks, but I needed two and a half before I felt human again. My coworker that also had the sleeve was back to work after 5 days, I was super jealous.

I wish I knew! She had no pain at all. She was tired but we work in an office and there's nothing physical about our job. I felt a lot better than I expected to but I still had some pain and did a lot of sleeping.

[Cutepretty1 121]

4 weeks for me. It was great to help me recover at a slow pace and regain my energy.

[MsQuita83 3]

I took off 7 weeks but it was my choice. I definitely wasn't in a hurry to return to work

[cindyw41 761]

I went back after 6 days but I couldn't talk on the phone and took naps frequently. (My throat was raw after the breathing tube)

I needed a full two weeks honestly.

My doctor wanted me to take 2 weeks. I was on a 2 week driving restriction.

Edited January 27, 2016 by cindyw41

[Nugget 29]

I felt great after surgery. I had the surgery on Wednesday and was back to full days on the following Moonday. Just get up and walk after surgery. It will help you feel better quicker.