How long did you all wait to go back to work after the surgery? I am curious because I am having mine done next week and don't want to be out of work too long.

Most people are off a week or two, some more, some less. Your surgeon should be able to tell you how quickly his patients recover. It also depends on what type of work you do.

Ok, cause I'm looking at take five days off. Actually, thats all I can take without pushing my surgery date out more. I am a medical assistant so I am on my feet all day. 10-12 hours a day doing vitals, injections, and sutures.

Hi there,

I had surgery last wednesday and recovery hasn't been smooth sailing, but I did start back to work part time this week. I have an office desk job and am working from 10-2 about all I can manage then back home to rest. It's really up to you and how you feel.

Good luck with everything!!!!!

Depending on how in shape you are and so on 5 days may not be enough. In my doc's office most nurses take at least a week off. I was a nursing student when I had the band done and had an easy easy surgery and recovery but wouldn't have been ready to work as you describe in 5 days.

I have a desk job. Everything went really well for me. I had my surgery on Thurs and went back to work the following Tues. I felt fine. I guess it's like they say everyone is different. I even went and got my hair done and a pedicure 2 days after the surgery. Was considering going to a birthday party but I think I would having been pushing my luck.

I went back to work after a week. I have a desk job. The first day back was alittle rough. I guess the sititng staight up put pressure on my incisions. I wished I had taken off two week instead but, it didn't kill me.

I was off one week.

I'm a Nurse Aide on a heart bypass/trauma unit and my Doctor made me take off two weeks so that I didn't get a hernia from lifting patients.

I had surgery on Tuesday and returned to work on the following Monday - have primarily a desk job with 1-3 hours driving a day. Had no problems.

I am having surgery on June 3 and would like to take off 3 weeks if my FMLA is approved, if not I will take 2 weeks. My doctor said one to two weeks. my job is a little physical.

I had my surgery on May 22nd. I am so glad I scheduled 2 weeks off as I am so tired. I could not go back to work in 1 week. This has really surprised me. I usually bounce right back from surgery. I've been feeling like a whimp for being so tired. I have a desk job (sedentary). Good luck with your upcoming surgery.

How are you doing? Have you lost any weight yet. Thanks for the support.

How are you doing? Have you lost any weight yet. Thanks for the support.

Hey. I'm doing great. Lost 14 pounds and feeling amazing. I went back to work 2 days post op and felt great. Alittle sore and tired, but no pain. Things have been wonderful since. How are you doing?

I am patiently awaiting my surgery. 4 days to go. That is great that you lost lbs so far. I can't wait until I can say that. I am planning to take off two weeks, they go back to work for 1 week and then it is my vacation.

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I guess I'm late, but I had surgery on Friday and was back to work on Monday. Glad to see you're back at work and feeling good soon, too. I think a lot of it depends on age and fitness level.

Glad you're doing well! Good luck with the rest of your journey...