Hi all! Quick question for my VSG family that, are post op. How long did it take you guys to return to work? I just started a new job and they’re definitely ok with me being out, BUT being the control freak that i am, I don’t want to miss a lot of work and want to return asap. I know I need to listen to my body and go back when i’m fully comfortable, but i wanted to get some advice from people that I know has gone through, what I’m about to go through.

I returned after a week, but I really should have taken 2. My recovery wasn’t easy and I also had a hernia repair that was worse than the VSG surgery. Everyone responds differently to anesthesia and the procedure itself. If you have an active job, it’s definitely say at least 2 weeks at the minimum. My work is mainly desk and I struggled with exhaustion, brain fog, and severe shoulder/chest pain from the gas used.

11 hours ago, Soon2bFit21 said:

I returned after a week, but I really should have taken 2. My recovery wasn’t easy and I also had a hernia repair that was worse than the VSG surgery. Everyone responds differently to anesthesia and the procedure itself. If you have an active job, it’s definitely say at least 2 weeks at the minimum. My work is mainly desk and I struggled with exhaustion, brain fog, and severe shoulder/chest pain from the gas used.

I agree. I have a desk job and returned to the office after a week and a half. The first two days back I needed to leave early because I was exhausted due to only having 200-300 calories a day. By the third day my body was used to the lack of calories and I was able to make it all day.
If I were to relive the situation, I would have taken a full 2 weeks.

Thank you guys for the advice! I work an office job, as well but it’s highly stressful….so i might take the 2 weeks.

Take two weeks ! I took one and regret it as it complicated my healing. I worked the same type of job. Best of luck

Every body recovers differently. A friend was back at her job after a week. Another took three. I took 4. I was pain free after a few days but was knocked by brain fog, low BP & low energy.

I suggest take the two weeks but negotiate with the option to extend your leave or return part time if you need it.

All the best with your surgery.

My advice would be to see if you can return part time at first. I was fine after a few days other Than I was just so darn tired. I needed to take naps daily.