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Another March person! Anyhow, I think you should probably take as much time off as you need and not concern yourself with what other people do. Recovery from surgery is a very individual thing and you don't want to rush it because you've heard that other people go back to work quickly so you think you might be able to do that as well. Going back to work prematurely is a mistake you do not want to make.

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I took two weeks because I hate my job but I could have gone back the Monday after my surgery.

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I second that !!! Right now I am scheduled to be out for 4 wks but if I feel I can go back sooner or need more time. All I need to do is notify HR etc. Its definitely on case by case basis plus you must take into consideration your occupation.

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I’m only taking two days but it’s because I work from home and can take breaks as needed.


Age: 37
Height: 5’6
BMI: 37
VSG scheduled for 4/16/18
GW: 160
MFP: Fit4LifeAR

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I’ve scheduled 6 weeks off as I want to be in a good routine before going back

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I took three days, then part-time remote for the next week and a half. Realistically I’m going to have to up that based on the project I’m running (looming deadline, pushy client), and I’m also stuck working this weekend... In retrospect I probably should have taken a full week off and then part-timed next week.

So far I’m without complications and healed fast, so if you’re looking for a benchmark I’d suggest at least one week and very likely two.

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I took 3 weeks since my job is go go go on your feet most of the day and after 2 weeks I was NOT ready for that yet.

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