Returning to work

[KingKev_VSG 4]

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.

[Soon2bFit21 109]

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.

[SarahMan80 83]

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.

[KingKev_VSG 4]

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.

[Readysetsew 0]

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

[Arabesque 6,493]

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.

[ShoppGirl 3,391]

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.