I'm looking to get my surgery done this august haven't really decided if I'm having it done in Mexico or just sticking it out her in Florida . Can anyone share their experience with returning to work after vsg surgery and how many days I will need to take off . Thanks in advance

I took two weeks off and I'm a truck driver. I could of gone back earlier. It's an extremely physical job but I was ok

My surgery was 6/27/2017. Today I start my first day WFH. I work for a tech company so it's an option for us to work from home and my short term disability would only pay for my time off for three weeks.

I had surgery 6/27/17 as well and just emailed work HR about returning Monday and just have to get in my doctor's note of approval, so maybe next week I will start back. I only started feeling human and getting enough protein and carbs this past weekend so I really needed the time. Most people don't have as many issues as me though

2 hours ago, Monkeyfulbrighter said:

I had surgery 6/27/17 as well and just emailed work HR about returning Monday and just have to get in my doctor's note of approval, so maybe next week I will start back. I only started feeling human and getting enough Protein and carbs this past weekend so I really needed the time. Most people don't have as many issues as me though

Thanks ! I think I'll take a two week off giving me enough time to feel normal.

I went back to work after a week. I fumbled and stumbled around, I should have waited longer. I think 2 weeks would have been right for me, in retrospect.

I was sleeved May 31. I'm going back next Monday. I would've gone back after 6 weeks but I had a vacation already scheduled for this week so it turned into 7 weeks off. I could've gone back sooner if they would allow me to do light duty, but they don't. Oh well, I feel good now to return.

I did two weeks. People at work made comments up until 6 weeks that I looked like death.

1 minute ago, About time for me said:

I did two weeks. People at work made comments up until 6 weeks that I looked like death.

Wow that's not cool lol ! I was only approve one week so I do hope i recover quick.

I took 6 weeks off. For the sleeve

I had my surgery on Wednesday and I will most likely go back on Monday. I don't have to do much more than what Im already doing so I should be fine. I didn't have any issues. Post surgery. Had some gas which was more discomfort than pain but I walked every 2 hours in the hospital and I take Tylenol if I have pain which I really haven't had. I would say at the highest my pain was a 3. Even walked around the mall for an hour day of discharge. Everyone is different so just listen to your body. Good Luck!

Dr kept me out a month. All depends on how you feel and what you do for a living.

My Dr said it was up to me. I am taking 8 weeks

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Surgery on Wed 5/3 and returned to work on Mon 5/8, which felt good for me, i was off pain meds by that Saturday, so only 3-days. Helps, i just sit at a desk all day, however, I did get tired earlier and went home earlier than I normally did for that first week.

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how long did you wait to return to work?

@Dixie02

i went back to "work" the second i left the hospital

my occupation..................

RETIRED

good luck with your sleeve surgery

speedy recovery

kathy

I had surgery on 7/13. I went back to work today. It felt great to be out and normal.