For Those Who Work, How long were you off?

[scorpions118 15]

I had my surgery on 7/13 and tried to return yesterday. I don't have stomach pains and my large incision isn't that sore. I had to leave 20 mins in because of shortness of breath and I felt really tired. When I got home, my doctor approved me for 4 weeks off. I thought I was 100% to go back but I was wrong.

[Dawnie Doo 184]

I had my surgery on 7/13 and tried to return yesterday. I don't have stomach pains and my large incision isn't that sore. I had to leave 20 mins in because of shortness of breath and I felt really tired. When I got home, my doctor approved me for 4 weeks off. I thought I was 100% to go back but I was wrong.

Good thing you were granted additional time!

Dawnie_doo

[Dawnie Doo 184]

I am second guessing my decision to take just one week now. ????

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Everyone is different...but I was told 4-6 weeks. I'm glad to have that long of an adjustment period.

Dawnie_doo

[reachbree 140]

1.5 weeks and I absolutely regret it. Im not due back until August 1, however I returned on 6/28. Surgery was 6/16. I really wish finances were better and I could take the full 6 weeks.

Why do I wish I could take longer? because I am physically tired...and adjusting with all the changes my body and mind are going through. It can be tough at times so take as much time off as you possible can.

[gary5862 208]

I took one week off

[Dawnie Doo 184]

My surgeon said 4-6 weeks off. I move around alot for my job...sometimes at my desk, but I drive to homes as well. The surgeon already mentioned lifting and driving restrictions as a general rule. He said that, in addition to pain, I have to get used to eating new because I'm always moving and food isn't readily available.

Dawnie_doo

[Theresa A 4]

3 weeks I was good to go at a desk job

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[strongnlight 4]

I took off about a week and a half. The pain was bearable at that point, but I was so ridiculously tired! Worked 1/2 days for about a week after that.

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[165B445 188]

8 days on leave and was able to work from home for 4 days.... vsg

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[CLN.BK 165]

_{I was told to take off 4 weeks due to my job. I work in retail and do heavy lifting.}

[goplay94123 576]

I took 3 weeks and could have gone back in 2. But I really liked the extra time for myself! I barely ever get it!

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[charley27 164]

I have a boring desk job and I went back the same day I got discharged from the hospital. My husband drove me for a few days. Dresses only bc of incisions.

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Edited July 21, 2016 by charley27

[This-is-my-journey 124]

i also was off work for 2 weeks. surgeon told me I could be off for 3 months but I had no complications and was back to work 2 weeks after my sleeve.

[iamjohnbamber 150]

My doctor approved me for 2.5 weeks... that's how long I was out, and I was ready to go back to work at the tail end of it. I was getting kind of tired of being home all the time.

[robinlc 18]

It probably depends on what type of work done ,and energy level

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