So I have surgery scheduled for 2/16/17.... and wanted to know when we're you guys able to head back to work......

C

I have three weeks off but would have felt better if I had four to work with! I'll be fine though within 3 wks

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Edited January 5, 20179 yr by sasharbinx

4 days after surgery felt great

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I'm a Labor & Delivery nurse. Took 2 weeks off. I made it through but probably would have felt better after 3 or 4 weeks off.

Its been 2 weeks today...i ho back monday. I am still so tired and am nervous about the exhaustion. I am a teacher do it makes me nervous.

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I was sleeved on 12/5 and went back to on 12/12...first day at work I felt exhumed and could tell my energy level as low. I started taking B12 and it got better eventually.

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My doctor gave me 4 weeks off although I feel great 8 days after surgery

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Omg I went back after a week no choice

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I took off 4weeks. So glad I did because exhaustion is very real. Eating and drinking was hard for me so being home was perfect. I would suggest at least 3wks to let your body start to heal. Good luck!

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Sleeved 12/16 and was off for 2 weeks vacation/holiday days so back 1/3 (planned it that way since I was going to be off end of year)

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I was told that if I had a desk job, I could go back to work within a week. If you do more physical work, they stress "no lifting" so they told me to take 4 weeks off. I feel totally fine and did so 2 days after surgery so it's weird not going back. I work with autistic kids and some of them require physical assistance when they walk in the halls. I'd rather be safe than sorry.

I like having the 4 weeks because it really allows me to get into my workout and plan everything out.

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I'm going back tomorrow after 2 & 1/2 weeks off and feel like I'm ready. My main concerns are fatigue and taking frequent breaks to drink and eat throughout the day.

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I took 10 days. I work in retail, so being on my feet for 7 hours wasn't fun, but it wasn't awful either.

I had a week and a half off, then I worked from home another week and a half. Just got back to work this week. I feel OK now, but I definitely wouldn't have been up for it when my vacation ran out. I was glad to be able to work from home the extra time.

I took 10 days off and back to work... I'm truck driver and its strenuous work . I never had any issues with pain. I was fatigued in the first week but all good now 4.5 weeks post op

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