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I am just wondering how long after being sleeved you were able to return to work ? I ask this as I want to have the operation but I have just started a new job so can't have to much time off. And also how long after the surgery people were able to return to exercising..... I know I really need to do this but have sooo many questions

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Two weeks off from work for me -- I have a mostly desk job. I actually probably should have taken three weeks off as I was still exhausted and kind of scattered at two weeks.

Exercising -- your surgeon should give you instructions about when you can start exercising and what kind of exercising you can do. You can (and should) start walking immediately but anything involving the core is usually at least a few weeks out, and exercise involving weights is typically several weeks out. Good luck!

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The packet that I got says that things like walking, exercise bike, and climbing stairs are okay, but abdominal exercise and lifting heavy things should be avoided for 6 weeks. Plan to ask some more detailed questions at my 3 week followup appt.

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I took 10 days off. I also have a desk job and was okay going back, but in bed early (like 7 pm) every night due to fatigue. I started exercising about 7 weeks post-op and had no restrictions from my surgeon at that point.

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My doctor's instructions: "No bending, twisting or lifting more than 20lbs in the first 3 weeks. Treadmill and Eliptical are the only equipment allowed." I stayed home 2 weeks, walked at least 15 - 45 minutes a day as soon as I was discharged from the hospital, tried to do too much housework (what housework doesn't involve twisting and bending?!) and probably should have taken an additional week off due to my physical job working with young children. I am 4 weeks out and still experiencing extreme fatigue and some large incision pain. Be kind to yourself. You are worth it.

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I am just wondering how long after being sleeved you were able to return to work ? I ask this as I want to have the operation but I have just started a new job so can't have to much time off. And also how long after the surgery people were able to return to exercising..... I know I really need to do this but have sooo many questions

I went back to work the second week after surgery. Left early a few times so in my opinion it was too soon. Still haven't gone back to my gym routine. 5 weeks out now. Waiting until my one month follow up next week

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I went back to a desk job at one week, but was limited to 6 hour days for the first month, and I am glad. it was nice to get out and about, but equally nice to come home and rest, walk, and focus on my liquids and Protein. Wish I could stay on 6 hours for the next two months!

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