I am in the pre op testing phase wondering how long recovery is for the gastric sleeve and how long it took you guys to feel normal. I have a 10 month old daughter and work as a nursing assistant at a hospital so I want to estimate how much help I will need and how much time of work.

I would say give yourself 4-6 weeks. You probably,will feel froggy before that but I did your job 25 years. You have a fair amount of lifting and transfers and a good chance of having your tummy bumped at work. Make sure your incisions are no longer sore before you go back full time. I [emoji173] my patients, nurses hmm administration meh. There are times that i still miss it!

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Due to your line of work. You may need about 4 - 6 weeks. Surgeons usually do not suggest lifting anything heavy prior to that time and to gradually get your stamina and muscle strength back up after surgery.

Also, you have a small child and that will require a lot of binding over and lifting. I would suggest staying away from work for the 4 - 6 weeks because you cannot stay away from being a mom.

For myself - I was so tired the first month (from so little nutrition) there was no way I would have been any good at an outside job. I had an easy recovery, no pain after 2 days and was up and about.

And since we are all individuals there is the unknown about your body's reaction to major surgery or your tolerance for the food and liquid stages, so it is better to take 6 weeks and go back early than to take two weeks and pass out from dehydration and exhaustion. Good luck.

Thank you guys for the information! Much appreciated

So I'm a single woman who lives with roommates and my family is all in another state. My mom will fly in to come stay with me after the surgery, but how long will I need her with me? Anyone have opinions?