Is it reasonable to believe i can go back to a semi physical job 1 week after surgery? I haven't had surgery yet I'm just curious if I will have to take more time then a week off which means I would have to postpone my surgery until I get more vacation time

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Edited January 21, 20179 yr by vegas_mimi

I know many cannot afford to do that and trust me I'm not rich but I budget myself and i was not planning to touch my saving unless I needed to but since I knew ahead of time how long i will be out for i started saving since July after i attended the seminar so my rent is paid for Feb and March already as is my cable and cell phone bills. My credit cards i have not used since I paid it off b4 years end so i will not have any debt in the New Year which i do every year plus I only used my cards when I really need to do but like i said not every one can do this.

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I HIGHLY recommend taking at least a week off. One of my incisions stings like a b**** and I am 5 days post op. I couldn't imagine being somewhat physical so soon. Not only are your incisions healing but a lot of people still experience nausea and vomiting even after 3-4 days post off. Don't do it to yourself!!! Your body needs to rest and heal.

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I went back to work after one week, but I have a desk job and didn't have any pain or nausea alter my surgery. With your bending and lifting, it may be difficult to do that, so would definitely suggest having a discussion with your surgeon.

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I'm off for four weeks

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I took off 6 day and I have an office job. I wish I would have taken the two weeks. I ended up working half days and hating it. You just end up being so tired.

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I took off 10 days (including weekends), and go back to work Monday. I'm still sore as hell when I sit in a chair. I'm thinking about taking some extra time off.

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I'm almost 3 weeks out and I go back to work next week. i only have a desk job but I am still exhausted and frequently have nausea. I can't imagine going back next and i certainly couldn't have done it after one week. I had one day after about 10 days out where I thought I felt good so I was cleaning with just a little light bending and no lifting and I was in pain the whole rest of the day and scared that I might have hurt myself.

I was off for six weeks. The average time off seems to be about 2-4 weeks.

Wow cant afford that long! Man im have to tlk to my surgeon!

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After my lap band surgery. I went back in one week. I'm a vet tech. I'm on my feet all day in and out of cages. Bending into lower cages. At the time I was a little sore and I managed to avoid lifting any animals over like 25#. I absolutely cannot afford to be out for a long time. I'm planning on revising to the sleeve. Cross my fingers I could have surgery if I get approved end of February/beginning of March. I plan on taking maybe 10 days off. I'm not one who is able to stay at home. I remember by day 4 I was bored crazy last time.

I probably was lucky since I didn't have lasting pain. Day one I was like wtf did I do I'm dying? Day 2 I was like ok not so bad, and say 3 I only took pain meds because I had bad cramps. After that I may have taken one or two doses of tyelenol. I imagine the pain will be the same this time.

I would think you would be ok. I had a lifting restriction and had to take off more time bc I'm a nurse and have to be able to lift/move 50lbs.

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I am off for 4 weeks per my Dr. to ensure my body has fully healed

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I'm a teacher and also work from home. I'm on vacation from the first till February 22 (and if I wasn't I would get a month paid leave). My surgery was last Tuesday and I plan to start working from home again tomorrow. I can rest if I need to and whenever I need to.

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I'm a teacher and also work from home. I'm on vacation from the first till February 22 (and if I wasn't I would get a month paid leave). My surgery was last Tuesday and I plan to start working from home again tomorrow. I can rest if I need to and whenever I need to.

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I am still hoping to be able to work next Monday after having the procedure Friday. I know it sounds optimistic but if it's not any worse than my gallbladder surgery I am hopeful

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I'm a teacher and also work from home. I'm on vacation from the first till February 22 (and if I wasn't I would get a month paid leave). My surgery was last Tuesday and I plan to start working from home again tomorrow. I can rest if I need to and whenever I need to.

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I am still hoping to be able to work next Monday after having the procedure Friday. I know it sounds optimistic but if it's not any worse than my gallbladder surgery I am hopeful

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You need to adjust to your new eating requirements. Drinking Water is not easy the first days. I'm drinking a few sips every few minutes so I can drink all I need. Drinking my Protein shake takes half an hour, and even taking meds is time consuming. If you can't rush.

Recovery is quite fast but bending and lifting is not a good thing to do in a while. You need someone to help you with all that. You may also feeling​ tired because of the los calorie intake. Pain meds make me feel sleepy too and I need one or two naps.

If you have help at work and time to drink properly, you may just be fine.

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I would say no way I'm 6 days post op and have zero energy.... plus the site of surgery is still so sore and bruised. I'm staying off another 3 weeks.

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I was off 7 days. Monday through Sunday and went back to work. Walk, walk and walk. It will help greatly.

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