How much time off?

[waxylady 14]

My surgery is scheduled for Monday the 25th of September. 6 days and counting!!! I own my own business and I'm tying up loose ends and sending out orders. I had anticipated taking a full week off and possibly a second full week off. But in reading people taking a month Off? What is the average recoop time? Being my own boss has it's perks and I can take more time if needed but I can't imaging taking more than 2 weeks.

[sassy683 184]

I took 4 weeks off

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[Jai Q 17]

My paperwork for my job is for 6 weeks. I am scheduled for the 27th.

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[Jesusmyhelp 21]

I am scheduled for Monday as well prayers and blessing to you all- praying 2 weeks off only however my sister went back the following weeks and she is doing great

[ZinNH 173]

I went back to work yesterday, which was six days after my surgery. I was fine until 1 pm or so, then I felt like I had been hit by a truck. I ended up taking a two hour nap after work. I didn't have pain - just exhaustion.

with that said, it's hard to predict how much time you'll need, because everyone's body is so different and we all react so differently.

I think you'll be fine after a week or two, but give yourself permission to take it easy! You can do this!

[Jai Q 17]

Thank you! Bless those surgeons and the medical staff that will operate on everyone.


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[imtonita 0]

I had RNY and took 6 weeks off

[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

I'm a consultant/attorney - if I don't bill time I don't get paid. So, my surgery was on Tuesday. I was out of the hospital on Wednesday. I billed 3/4 of a day of time on Friday from home. I was back in the office on Monday. (I'm in the office 2 days a week.) I'm a desk jockey - no lifting, etc. All I do it work a computer and shuffle paper. It really depends on your recovery - your tolerance for the anesthesia, pain control, etc. I didn't use pain meds after I left the hospital. I was able to keep my fluids down with no real problem.

Then again, I was in court 4 weeks after a c-section so, I have a pretty high tolerance for discomfort on so many levels.

I think you'll be managing stuff from your home office by day 3 post op. Best of luck.

[woo woo 872]

As long as you are not doing anything physically strenuous a week will be more than enough. The sooner you switch from narcotics to tylenol (get the adult liquid Tylenol) the sooner you will be ready to get back to work.

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[confusedturtle3 246]

I was wondering the same. I am a student and missing more than a week would be horrible, I'm praying I can go back asap. I bought a rolling backpack and can take the elevator to classes on upper floors. 🤞🏼

[ThickGirl5683 318]

I took an entire month.

1. Because I do alot of walking, lifting, bending etc.

2. I don't like my job

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[travelergirl 142]

I'm an attorney as well. I have an hour commute to go from house to BART to office. Then I'm attached to the phone and computer all day.
I took 2 weeks off after VSG. I worked from home week 3. I started commuting to office week 4.
I needed a nap by 3pm. I was exhausted in week 3 and week 4. A little less so in weeks 5 and 6. Then I got to eat real food again and it changed everything. I traveled for work in week 7 and then started back with trainer week 8.
For me I think it was more about the low calorie liquid/puree/soft foods than the actual surgery itself.

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[jenngetsthin 61]

33 minutes ago, travelergirl said:

I'm an attorney as well. I have an hour commute to go from house to BART to office. Then I'm attached to the phone and computer all day.
I took 2 weeks off after VSG. I worked from home week 3. I started commuting to office week 4.
I needed a nap by 3pm. I was exhausted in week 3 and week 4. A little less so in weeks 5 and 6. Then I got to eat real food again and it changed everything. I traveled for work in week 7 and then started back with trainer week 8.
For me I think it was more about the low calorie liquid/puree/soft foods than the actual surgery itself.

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Thanks for this info. I am a legal secretary and was wondering how long I should take off. While I do sit most of the day, I also have an hour commute each way on BART to/from home to office, including 1/2 mile walk each way. I was trying to figure out how much time I should take off. I had hip surgery and took 7 weeks off, but I could have gone back after 4. That surgery is definitely a longer recovery period, but with this one I'm more worried about lacking energy due to the diet. Looks like I should consider at least 4 weeks for this. Also, not having energy and dealing with people on BART every day might push me over the edge LOL.

Edited September 20, 2017 by jenngetsthin

[travelergirl 142]

Jenn...i go from pleasant hill to montgomery. New trains start at PH and I often back track to civic center to get a seat going home. The jostling and balancing on the wobbly train was a concern. I just made sure I had time to wait for next train if needed.

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[jenngetsthin 61]

6 hours ago, travelergirl said:

Jenn...i go from pleasant hill to montgomery. New trains start at PH and I often back track to civic center to get a seat going home. The jostling and balancing on the wobbly train was a concern. I just made sure I had time to wait for next train if needed.

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Thanks. I go from El Cerrito Plaza to Montgomery. I do sometimes backtrack to Civic Center if it's crowded or I know I really need a seat that day. I don't have to rush home to pick anyone up anymore (one in college, and one walks home now) so that's nice to not have to rush. I normally get a seat in the mornings unless there are delays.