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AnaDmom3    66

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I had Sleeve on 12/16 because I was off work 12/15-1/2 so ideal time (although I could have applied for state disability (even using a doctor in Tijuana they complete paperwork for you which I was surprised to hear). I'm in sales so work from home 2 days and out in field 3 and the 2 weeks we're totally enough for me. I was totally fine to go back to work. I also have had a super easy experience from day of surgery so maybe that contributed. I agree that energy level can be the bigger factor vs any discomfort.

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NWJill    119

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I was able to work from home for two weeks, so I had my surgery on Friday Dec 30 and I was working from home the following Tuesday, today was my first day back at work in person

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Vinasu    621

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I had Wednesday surgery. I worked from home a half day on Friday and was back at the office on Monday.

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Asmundson69    17

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I was back in 2 weeks. I think it all depends on you and the type of work you do.

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bleonhardt    46

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I went back after three weeks! I could have used four weeks as the fatigue was sooo bad!!! And zi work from home!! I suggest taking one month so you can rest and take time learning how to eat! Your whole life will be turned upside down for that first month babying your new pouch!

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erica_ozzy73    241

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I'm a truck driver in Australia and it's a very physical job some of the time.. it's not all about being a steering wheel attendant. I took two weeks off and was in no pain what so ever. I just couldn't jump on and off the truck or lift over 10-15kgs ( I think) for 6 weeks although some times I had too...

I found the first week back I had some fatigue but not to bad.

From about 3-4 weeks post I forgot I had, had surgery.. unless I ate lol...

I could of gone back earlier but it was good to take a bit extra time off ..I had no pain or discomfort from day 1 after surgery.

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shortyp79    58

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My nutritionist told me I could take as much as I needed. She said a lot of people take 3 weeks, some are back within a week. Deoends on you, your job, what you do for a living.... and if your job will let you off. I know my job won't, but i have coworkers that will work a few days for me anyway....

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phatdivabbw    86

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Hello! I am getting the gastric sleeve and need to give my work some sort of idea. Ideally, I would like to return ASAP. I work in fashion apparel and sit at a desk 24/7 with travel at different times of the year. I can schedule my surgery to be far away from traveling. But how long did it take for most of you to return ?

I returned two weeks post-op

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AZLoser    103

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I went back at 1 week. I work from home, desk job, and made sure I had no travel scheduled. It was fine but I got tired by the afternoon. By two weeks I felt less tired.

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KittyV    27

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I work a desk job as well and took 2 weeks. Glad I did. The first day back I too was exhausted, but after that I felt great.

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dhawkins01    3

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Hello! I am getting the gastric sleeve and need to give my work some sort of idea. Ideally, I would like to return ASAP. I work in fashion apparel and sit at a desk 24/7 with travel at different times of the year. I can schedule my surgery to be far away from traveling. But how long did it take for most of you to return ?

I had surgery in Thursday, back to work on Tuesday.

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My4Brownies    283

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I took 3wks..could've went back sooner due to no pain just fatigue..only challenge is to remember to pack your plan when you leave so you won't starve or fall off your plan making unhealthy choices. I was eligible for FMLA but also considered my job down time to make the process easier for everyone..If you were on track in pre you'll do great..good luck to you.

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