On 3/21/16 i had my sleeve with hiatial hernia...i go back to work Tuesday 3/29/16 I have a desk job with walking so im good but still feel tired...curious when someone of you went back...this is more for those who dont have weeks to take off but planned as best you could...

I took off three weeks. Like you I have a desk job. The first couple of days were tiring, but after that it was noticeably better each day. I could probably have gone back sooner but had a post-op infection that delayed the process.

@shortstuff4ever I will most likely be doing about 7 days off too! I have a desk job too! Let me know how it goes the first few days back at work!

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Will do...

Even with desk job, I was off 2 1/2 weeks. The first few days back, I was especially tired. If you can find a way to take a 10-15 minute break and go to your car and rest and/or rest at lunch, it might help. Good luck! Make sure to focus on fluids and getting up and moving every once in a while. Those were definitely challenging for me.

I work as MA ? I'm getting RyN on the 4th ! Is a week off good ?

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I'm getting RNY and hoping for 4 weeks off. I work front end at a medical facility.

Hi. I had RNY 2-24-16 went back to work 3-25-16. I'm a nurse & lift up to 120lbs every other your. Long shifts, 16 hours back to back.

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I work as MA ? I'm getting RyN on the 4th ! Is a week off good ?

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If you have to do any lifting I couldnt lift 15 or more lbs for 6 wks

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Im back at work after 7 days too.. Back in the office on Tuesday April 5. Trying to get in a balance between sleep and short walks round the house.

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2 1/2 weeks just went back this past Monday. After 3pm I get tired and want to take a nap.

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I was out originally 7 weeks and then went back to work for a week and a half only to be out again for 2 more weeks. I had a rough few months. I was fatigued and dehydrated as well as náuseas all the time.

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Yeah i have been fine at work 2 weeks later its as if i never had it done other then this thing of having to drink non stop and eating smaller...i think 7 days is fine...and i too pace my house for walks (boston too cold still)

Edited April 5, 201610 yr by shortstuff4ever78

Desk job here--4 weeks

I had my surgery on 3/15 back to work 4/11 post op appt was 4/8. Feel great.

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Awesome