Hello from Chicago, go Cubs... I am sitting here at work and thinking of my surgery coming up on Nov. 23rd. One of my biggest worries which always drives me to eat (i call it my liquor), is finances. So not having much vacay time left. How long did some of you had to take off of work? I have a desk job, I just have to lift my arm to the mouse. So easy job, haven't told everyone about the surgery. Just was completely honest with my boss, which he is being very supportive. But i worry about how long. So if you all don't mind tell me how long you stayed home, will give me more of an idea of what to tell people. I work in an office of 8, so we all know each other business. I am not ashamed of what I am doing, but I don't want any opinions. Happy Monday All...

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I was back after one week. You never know about complications, but if there are none, you should be feeling fine to do that type of work.

I work in outside sales. I drive a lot and do a lot of lifting. My surgeon has put in paperwork for me to be off six weeks but I'm hoping to return around four weeks. Who knows since I'm only one week out now.

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A week off and I went salmon fishing the day before I came back. No issues whatsoever. Your results may vary.

I have a desk job and I suggest you take a minimum of 3 weeks

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I was off 10 but ready to go back in a week

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At age 67 I could have been back to work in 4 days. I never felt I even had surgery. We are all different.

I did outpatient surgery. Did it on a Thursday, and was back at work Monday. I also do a desk job where the heavy lifting is just my arm to the keyboard.

I'm back to work with restrictions for the rest of this week. I am a Respiratory Therapist. I feel 98%. Thank goodness but everyone is different. How ya doing sleeve buddy @?

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I was sleeved on 10/06 and returned to work on 10/24 ... so I took off a little over two weeks. I should've taken the third week. I donot have a problem with getting in my Protein and fluids, but I'm tired by noonish everyday.

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Have you checked into taking short term disability? After a week your definitely up and around and you shouldn't be in pain, but I was really fatigued.

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I had my surgery on 9/28 and took off 4 weeks, wish I had taken at least 1 more week. This week was hard so busy not able to get in my Fluid or Protein so extremely tired. I have a desk job also, probably needed that extra week. Also starting yesterday lots of pain on left side. Not sure if gas or may have pulled something. Hurts like hell if sit to long or bend over. Have a follow up with Dr on Monday, so she can tell me what's up.

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I was back after a week (technically around 9 days with the weekends) and no problems, but it's a desk job. I had to...like you, finances wouldn't really permit more time off.

Thx for sharing, same boat as u...

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At age 67 I could have been back to work in 4 days. I never felt I even had surgery. We are all different.

Oh my gosh i am praying for your recovery

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I had my surgery on 9/28 and took off 4 weeks, wish I had taken at least 1 more week. This week was hard so busy not able to get in my Fluid or Protein so extremely tired. I have a desk job also, probably needed that extra week. Also starting yesterday lots of pain on left side. Not sure if gas or may have pulled something. Hurts like hell if sit to long or bend over. Have a follow up with Dr on Monday, so she can tell me what's up.

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How are you feeling since you posted this? What did the dr. say it was? Hope you are doing better.