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I know it’s different for everyone in recovery time.. what is the typical recovery time for someone getting the VSG? Or RNY?

I’m starting a new job and I’m nervous I’ll lose my job later on once I go for surgery.. The employer does know that I have a pending surgery date (just don’t have an exact date yet) and is aware of all the necessary appointments need to be kept. When she asked how long is the recovery time .. I didn’t know what to say 🤷‍♀️

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Depends on what your job is like. Two days after my surgery I started working again part-time and remotely, then another week that was closer to full-time and part-remote. I was back at work full time two weeks after surgery. If I were doing it again I'd take at least that first week off entirely, then probably part-time or remote for the second. My job is pretty high-stress and while I sit at desks a lot, those desks are spread across a city and I travel between them a lot. I didn't properly take into account how much that would take out of me.

When guessing how soon to come back, don't just think of the physical demands of your job, also think about the mental demands. You don't have to work in a warehouse to come back from work utterly wiped out.

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I was able two weeks. Currently finishing my first full week back at work. It went very well and was actually felt good to be back (I’ll never let my boss know). Only you know your boundaries. But two weeks was a good amount of time to be out for me.


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I had surgery 3/12 & I asked to be cleared to work again 3/23. I could of went back much sooner if I had wanted. They just don’t want you doing anything too strenuous.


24 yo
VSG 3/12/18
Highest Weight : 386
Starting Weight : 376
Current Weight : 350.2

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I’m a CNA and work in a fast pace environment. Frequent bending, lifting and twisting.. It’s a hospital setting so I really won’t be able to sit around much.


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Yeah I understand, puts you in a tough situation. Plus they really don’t want you lifting anything over 10-15 pounds. If it helps I’m getting cleared 4/19 to resume lifting and everything else. So about 5 weeks for me. Seems like a long time if you ask me.


24 yo
VSG 3/12/18
Highest Weight : 386
Starting Weight : 376
Current Weight : 350.2

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I work as a key holder at a retail store, because of the physical demands my job presents, and there not being a light duty or part time option... I’m out until my 1 month follow up. I think I’m an office setting I would have been back way soon... thank god for short term disability pay!!
Ps. If your starting a new job double check your insurance didn’t change to something that required more to get surgery



VSG 3.14.18

Highest weight: 285

Surgery weight: 248

Current weight: 229


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I had RNY and was back to work 3.5 weeks later (three weeks exactly would've been a Thursday, so I just waited until the following Monday to give myself a few extra days), but I have a desk job.

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I had surgery 4/4. I feel great and would like to go back Monday, but I have a desk job.

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I work as a key holder at a retail store, because of the physical demands my job presents, and there not being a light duty or part time option... I’m out until my 1 month follow up. I think I’m an office setting I would have been back way soon... thank god for short term disability pay!!
Ps. If your starting a new job double check your insurance didn’t change to something that required more to get surgery



VSG 3.14.18

Highest weight: 285

Surgery weight: 248

Current weight: 229




I didn’t even think of that!

I will definitely look into that


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I had rny and was originally given 6 weeks off. I had complications at week 4 and was extended an additional 4 weeks, so 10 weeks total

Heaviest 280

Surgery 1/31 270

Current weight 225

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I was good to go after a week— but don’t lift anything over 10 lbs for 4-6 weeks


HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17)
GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18)
GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18)
GW#3- 160
CW 175
5’6”

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I was good to go after a week— but don’t lift anything over 10 lbs for 4-6 weeks


HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17)
GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18)
GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18)
GW#3- 160
CW 175
5’6”


I got the job offer to start next week for training (she thinks my surgery will be some time soon) even though I told her I still don’t have a set date yet 🤷‍♀️




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Don’t know how you’ll avoid lifting as a cna lol


HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17)
GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18)
GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18)
GW#3- 160
CW 174
5’6”

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Do you have an HR person? You can file for FMLA or Family/Medical leave...By law your company cannot fire you during that time and your job position has to remain for you by the time you return. My neighbor had her surgery and she took 4 weeks. You never know how you will feel. Sometime going back to soon is not always the best.

I haven't had my surgery but Im going to ask for 3-4 weeks. I dont want to go back to work and find out a week back in that I need to take more time off cause its im in pain or suffering from nausea, Migraines, soreness, etc...If im 110% ready, strong physically/mentally before 3-4 weeks, ill go back in early....

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