For those who are back to work, how long did you take off? In hindsight, do you think it was the right amount of time? How did you know you were ready to go back?

Thanks

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

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

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.

I took one week off

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

3 weeks I was good to go at a desk job

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

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

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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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, 201610 yr by charley27

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.

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.

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

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I am a teacher and I had my surgery on June 27th. The earliest opportunity I could get as soon as school was out. I am definitely blessed to have the rest of the simmer to adjust to this new life. 17 days out from surgery about down 30 already!

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