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Hello everyone! This is my first post. Im looking into getting the gastric sleeve and I have my first appt with my surgeon tomorrow however Im being forced to do payment plans because my insurance will not cover the surgery. I was wondering how long yall take off work after surgery? I have a desk job so I don't lift anything heavy or anything. I was thinking 1 week off and I should be good. Any thoughts?

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Hello everyone! This is my first post. Im looking into getting the gastric sleeve and I have my first appt with my surgeon tomorrow however Im being forced to do payment plans because my insurance will not cover the surgery. I was wondering how long yall take off work after surgery? I have a desk job so I don't lift anything heavy or anything. I was thinking 1 week off and I should be good. Any thoughts?

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I'm getting mine done 26th of this month and I've been cleared for only a week off by my surgeon, I have a desk job as well.

Getting sleeved 9/26/16

Sw:325

Current:308

Goal:170

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I took off two weeks which was nice. Less might be rough.

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I'm taking off for six weeks so that I can devote myself completely to healing, exercising, and following the post-op diet to the letter.

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Wow. That's a lot of time. If you have it - I say do it. By the end of week 2 I was going stir crazy and wanted to get back into the swing of things. I was ready for my new normal. You can't do much exercising after. You'll be so weak from lack of eating. My Dr recommended waiting 8 weeks before exercising besides walking. You can always go back early!

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Wow. That's a lot of time. If you have it - I say do it. By the end of week 2 I was going stir crazy and wanted to get back into the swing of things. I was ready for my new normal. You can't do much exercising after. You'll be so weak from lack of eating. My Dr recommended waiting 8 weeks before exercising besides walking. You can always go back early!

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Yeah I was thinking 1 week for me because I go stir crazy at home and all I do at work is sit so its nothing too strenuous. I work for my parents so if I have to walk around a lot that wont be a big deal. Im just nervous for my appt because my insurance wont cover it so i have to make payments and Im gonna have to get a second job after surgery to help pay it off.

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If you work for your parents that's even better. I mean they wouldn't make you stay if you needed to go home early or whatever. Sounds like a great plan!

I hope they cover your surgery too! If I had to pay out of pocket I probably wouldn't have done it. I was very lucky. Good luck!!!!

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I took two weeks and that was perfect for me.

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I also have a desk job. I had my surgery on a tues & went back to work the following Thursday for 7 hrs & then Friday for 1/2 day & then off sat & sun & back at it full time the following Monday. I must say It was nice easing back into things (going back 2 days part time & then 2 days off). You will get tired easily & have low energy level (at least I did). I have had no complications & couldn't be happier with my decision. I'm 11 weeks post op & have lost 53 lbs from surgery to date.

Best of luck to you!!

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I took two weeks and it wasn't quite enough for me, I had to leave in the middle of the afternoon the first couple of days because I was about to fall asleep at my desk. I should have taken three weeks. Everyone is different though!

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I guess Ill just see how Im feeling after surgery and determine if I need 2 weeks off. Im nervous about my appt tomorrow because I have to make payments for this surgery so Im hoping it can be scheduled fairly soon. Im so anxious to get it done!

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I was off 6 days. It was do-able with no lifting, but the tiredness is REAL. Your body needs to recover.

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12 days out, I took a week off. Day 3 went to the mall and walked around (little shopping) by day 5 I was board out of mind and wanted to go back to work. It all depends on how you feel. Walking gave me tons of energy... I was self pay, I would say after the blood work (pre-opp) two weeks. I didn't have a pre-opp diet at all.

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12 days out, I took a week off. Day 3 went to the mall and walked around (little shopping) by day 5 I was board out of mind and wanted to go back to work. It all depends on how you feel. Walking gave me tons of energy... I was self pay, I would say after the blood work (pre-opp) two weeks. I didn't have a pre-opp diet at all.

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Walking around the mall is a good idea! Its too hot here in Texas to walk outside but Id have to drive to the mall and idk if we are allowed to drive after surgery. So it only took 2 weeks from the time you had your appt to surgery because you were self pay? Im hoping mine is that fast! I have to set up payment plans. My insurance will not cover it at all :/

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Hello everyone! This is my first post. Im looking into getting the gastric sleeve and I have my first appt with my surgeon tomorrow however Im being forced to do payment plans because my insurance will not cover the surgery. I was wondering how long yall take off work after surgery? I have a desk job so I don't lift anything heavy or anything. I was thinking 1 week off and I should be good. Any thoughts?

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I was 67 years old, 3 years ago, and walked the mall four days after the sleeve. Fear of the unknown is our worst Enemy. Best of luck!!

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