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Is one week off work enough?

I am planning for when I have the VSG surgery and am wondering if one week is enough time off of work. I have a 9-5 desk job so it is not the pain I am worried about. But more the emotional toll of being on a liquid only diet and

How long did you take before going back to work?
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      I haven’t had my surgery, but my mom had her sleeve on a Thursday, had a visit with surgeon on Friday, then went back to work the following Monday. I’m sure it depends from person to person, but the s

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      Im a teacher that takes 10k steps just during the day and rarely sit down. I also play instruments for my job and teahc middle school. I planned around the school calendar, but I really needed a full

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    I took 2 1/2 weeks off and for the first week back was pretty tired. If I could do it over, I would take 3 weeks. One week doesn’t seem adequate unless you do nothing but work and sleep.
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    I only had 6 days off - surgery on Thursday and went back to work the following Friday. I agree with others that everyone one is different and I too only have a desk job. I only took pain meds the first day after surgery when I got home, nothing after that. I also did not lie around in bed. I was up and walking or even just sitting in a chair. Liquids only were easier at work, you stay busy and just sip all day long at your desk.

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