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Hi Everybody,

First of all, thanks so much for sharing so much good information and your experiences! I'm schedule for April 23rd Roux-en-Y and I'm still trying to prepare logistically.

How long before you felt well enough to back to work? Especially a desk job? I'd love to hear your experience. Thanks!

xo,

Artsie

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I had a desk job. I took three weeks off, but I could have gone back after two.

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I have a desk job as well, and took just under 4 weeks off. I had surgery 2 weeks ago. I feel pretty good, but still get tired and need an afternoon nap. My body is still adjusting to the severe decrease in calories. I probably could ho back at 3 weeks, but I am glad I took the extra time.

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I have desk job as well and I went back after 2 weeks. I asked my doctor to give a note. I just told my boss I sprained a muscle and couldn’t lift anything heavy.

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I took 2 months off, for each surgery (band in 2010 and the revision in 2018) best thing I did. Yes, physically you COULD be ready to go back, but there is an emotional aspect as well as the diet changes that keep happening up until the 2 month mark or so. I found it was so much better to focus on me and getting to know what I needed post op and all the changes we have to make with our new set up, than to rush back to work too soon and deal with the eventual emotional breakdown over food. Your mileage may vary. But I found 2 full months worked quite well for me.

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I went back after 3 weeks. I have an office job. The Friday before I headed back to work, I experienced dumping with scrambled eggs. I was so scared to go back to work, but I ended up being fine.

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I went back a week after surgery.....I was tired but fine overall. Took liquid tylenol mid day the first two days. But I went back midweek so it wasn't so bad.

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I only took 3 days off, but I work from home. I also dont have the luxury of sick time and was saving all of my PTO on a vacation. I feel like after 2 weeks I would've been more prepared to work.

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I have a busy on-my-feet job. I went back after three weeks but had lifting restrictions for one more week.

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I had surgery on 3/22 and went back after two weeks. I think another week would have helped though even though I have a desk job.

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On 4/11/2019 at 11:48 PM, danieocean said:

I only took 3 days off, but I work from home. I also dont have the luxury of sick time and was saving all of my PTO on a vacation. I feel like after 2 weeks I would've been more prepared to work.

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I'm only able to take three days (surgery Mon, off Tues, Wed) and then work from home the other two days, and then I'll be back to work. I also don't have the PTO because I'm saving it for a holiday, and my FMLA doesn't kick back in until October, so I'm on my own. I'm hoping since I have a desk job and I'm able to work from home if I need to I'll be alright for the first two weeks or so.

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28 minutes ago, wallpapermusic said:

I'm only able to take three days surgery Mon, off Tues, Wed) and then work from home the other two days, and then I'll be back to work. I also don't have the PTO because I'm saving it for a holiday, and my FMLA doesn't kick back in until October, so I'm on my own. I'm hoping since I have a desk job and I'm able to work from home if I need to I'll be alright for the first two weeks or so.

You should be more than fine, it's really the first few days of soreness and gas that are the worst. The only way to get that gas pain out is to walk around. I felt almost completely normal after 2 weeks (aside from my new diet). Keep moving when you're awake, rest while you're healing and stay hydrated. Every little sip counts :)

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Desk job, went back after a week.

On your first few weeks, make sure you use arm rests or tables to push yourself up from sitting position to avoid straining your open cut. Also, I used the velcro wrap around support they provided at the hospital during my walks on my first few weeks.

Good Luck! Listen to your body. Slow down if you feel pained.

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I went back after the third (3) day. I didn't have any complications whatsoever and I'm a teacher.

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On 4/10/2019 at 10:11 PM, artsie said:

Hi Everybody,

First of all, thanks so much for sharing so much good information and your experiences! I'm schedule for April 23rd Roux-en-Y and I'm still trying to prepare logistically.

How long before you felt well enough to back to work? Especially a desk job? I'd love to hear your experience. Thanks!

xo,

Artsie

I had gastric bypass on a Wednesday and was back in the office on Monday. I was a little bit tired but other than that no issues.

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