How long did it take to recover and go back to work. I'm scheduled to have the gastric sleeve on Jan 30th and been told I will be out of work for 2 to 3 weeks. Did anyone take longer or shorter amount to go back to work

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I can only take a week, hopefully that will be enough time to heal...

I only took a week. But I work in an office and sit all day. I worked a couple of half-days but this was also around Christmas holiday and everyone was taking off.

I had the RNY and was back within 2 weeks

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I took two weeks then my third week I did half days to build up my endurance. My Dad had the surgery and it took him a week less than me to get back at work. My surgeon's nurse had it and was back to work in 5 days, so I think it really varies.

I had RNY on Wednesday. I worked from home Friday (just emails and housekeeping stuff), and I was back to work Monday.

However, I have a sedentary job. Also, if you do go back that early, you'll likely not be in any shape to do anything else, so make sure you've got help with cooking, laundry, and all your other chores for a couple of weeks.

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I haven't had surgery yet, but I'm planning to take a week off. A family member had the sleeve and went back to work in a week. We both have desk jobs. Good luck with everything!

2 weeks is plenty. I was bored at home after 9 days. What shall I do when I retire later this year?

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I'm only planning to take a week off. My Dad had the surgery a year ago and was back to work in a week, and my surgeon says I can go back whenever I'm ready. I work a mostly sedentary job, so it shouldn't be a huge deal.

I only took a week off. During all discussions with my surgeon, he told me I only needed a week off, and I was definitely feeling great and ready for work at the end of that week.

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My surgeon told me he writes a note for two weeks. Generally so that you focus getting all the Water and liquids in. Otherwise work will distract us.

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I had my surgery on weds, went home on Friday and was back at work the following Monday. Mon, Tues,weds I worked 4 hours, thur, Fri I worked 6 hours. 10 days after surgery I was back to full time.

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I was originally planning on only taking 1-2 weeks off, but I think I'm going to try to do 4-6 weeks off now. My new doctor recommends that much time. I'm just wondering if I'll qualify for disability for that time off?