How long before back to work??

[Foxracing1201 0]

I'm getting banded on 9/29 (so excited) and i'm taking 3 weeks off. My job requires the unexpected (kneling, sitting, walking, getting up and down, helping people and if needed running like hell) so i want to make sure im FULLY healed before going back to work. I have the time and I'm able to take it off, so why not :biggrin:

[gracierose 0]

I am taking a full 4 weeks. I work in a face pace environment and doc concerned about eating and drinking according to plan. I am grateful....

[jackie08 0]

this was very helpful info. Thank you all. I'll be banded on Wed 12/15. I can take disability for 6 weeks, which sounded nice to be able to recover/spend the holidays with my kiddies, but wasn't sure if I should or need to.

[bayareanan 24]

I took a full month off. My doctor said to take as long as I wanted...and I did! I could have gone back after 1 week, would have better if I waited until 2 weeks. But, I enjoyed my time off very much.l

[bandedbob 1]

Hmmmm - my medical team approved the same time off as gastric bypass patients - 6 WEEKS ! The idea is to develop good eating habits and focus on yourself and your future. My job allows up to 6 months short term disability and this is the most time off I have had in 30 years -so it is an interesting social experiment as well... I am in week 4.5, and STILL have some stuff I need to get to before returning to work. Am I ready to go back physically (desk job) yes, am I ready completly - sure ( I guess). I am enjoying the time off - sure - and I hope they missed me there :-) . I think my spouce will be happy when I am back in the office and out of the house - like I said - interesting ......