How much time have you taken off work?

[danithomas 75]

I was wondering what the recovery time frame was and how much time will I need to be off work?

Thank you

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[savyourdvine1 110]

I was approved just shy of 4 wks...

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[catwoman7 10,933]

I was approved for three weeks and took it - but I probably could have gone back in 10 days to two weeks. Two weeks is a good amount.

[KWeilbrenner09 88]

Two weeks for me! I had my lapband removed and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. I have more of a desk job so it isn't too bad!

Katy W- Louisburg, NC

Lapband revision to VSG with DS

HW- 297

Weight at Surgery-279

CW- will update at two week appt

[Doshea5 9]

I took 1 week off but I work from home and close my own hours so I took it easy the week I started working. It wasn't easy though, I should have taken 2 full weeks off since I was pretty tired.

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[HeidiSue2009 48]

I was off of work for 3 weeks. I needed every minute of it. I had RNY on 12/21. I go back on 1/11. My "big" incision is still uncomfortable at times. But I am ready.

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[VSG_PurpleButterfly 37]

My surgeons office highly recommends 2 weeks off, but if you need more time off they will update your leave paperwork. I have surgery 1/18 and will attempt to return to work 2/1. My surgeon says it's best to get back to your regular routine asap, especially if you work a desk job. Helps you heal faster.

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[BrownEyedBeauty 65]

I was wondering what the recovery time frame was and how much time will I need to be off work?

Thank you

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Do 6wks you need time to heal physically and mentally you have to get together.

Samsumg GS5

[atdv84 16]

I was recommended 3w took 4w it was great after the 3 week i was pain free and feeling wonderful!

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[bostonmama 135]

I went back after only 1 week (no PTO and the work was just piling up everyday I was out). It was doable but not ideal. I had no pain from surgery but I was so tired. You really can't eat anything for a while so you will have no energy. I was also "hangry". It would have been nice to take time off until I was able to eat something again (4 weeks for my program) but it just wasn't an option for me.

[sleeved42017 10]

My doctor approved me for 4 weeks but said I probably don't need it

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[Sadiebug 206]

My doctor also approves us for 4 weeks. I plan on taking it all just so I have time to get into my new routines without the stress of work.

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[losingheather 6]

My surgeon told me that it is a 6 week recovery time. I am actually going to try, between my surgeon and my PCP, to get some extra time so that I can get better and get healthy. I have short term disability so I am keeping my fingers crossed.