Returning to work? How soon? (Gastric Sleeve)

[lbug 4]

If all goes well Dr. said I could return to work after a week. Is that realistic?

Thanks for your input.

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[Kimbero 167]

If all goes well Dr. said I could return to work after a week. Is that realistic?
Thanks for your input.
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I have an office job. Not all sitting, not all standing. A little of both. I went back 8 days after surgey. The 1st day was a little rough, i was all alone in the office for 9 hours, but i survived. Every since then its been fine. So i would say it depends on what type of job you have. Hooe this helps

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[lbug 4]

I have an office job. Not all sitting, not all standing. A little of both. I went back 8 days after surgey. The 1st day was a little rough, i was all alone in the office for 9 hours, but i survived. Every since then its been fine. So i would say it depends on what type of job you have. Hooe this helps

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Thanks Kim. I sit a lot but will make sure to get up every hour per Dr. instructions.

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[Meggs11 32]

I have a desk job and I returned after 7 days and it was fine. I have a desk that goes from standing to sitting so I made sure to alternate often. I am 13 days post op and I feel awesome (knock on wood).

[lbug 4]

I have a desk job and I returned after 7 days and it was fine. I have a desk that goes from standing to sitting so I made sure to alternate often. I am 13 days post op and I feel awesome (knock on wood).

That's great to hear. Thank you

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[Peachypeach 4]

I’m a nurse. Doctor gave me 6 weeks but I think I’ll go back sooner. I’m 10 days post op and starting to feel like myself again.

[GassyGurl 428]

I have a desk job, and short term disability that covered my salary. I took 4 weeks, and wish I had taken 6. Not because I had a difficult recovery, but because it was nice to have time to learn new habits and focus on ME. It was fantastic.

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[Bellasoo 45]

My doc suggests taking 4-6 weeks just to get used to the new normal. I have short term disability and I plan to take at least 4 weeks. I work in an office but I lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis. I want to make sure all is well before I come back.

[Dmantei56 42]

I’m glad you asked this as I have my sleeve done on the 18th and plan to return to work on the 25th. Hoping I do as good!

[sillykitty 10,708]

I work from home so I took no time off work. But a week to go back into an office, desk job would have been fine. I started traveling for work at three weeks post op, so I certainly wouldn't have needed to be off and at home for more than a few days.