How much time off work?

sheppardvines
on 6/11/12 5:24 am - Oshawa, Canada

I am just starting the process but curious as to how much time off work I would need. I have 2 weeks of holidays left that I've booked but haven't used yet and could be rescheduled. I have a desk job and came back to work 2 weeks after a colon resection and hysterectomy last year. Other than being tired I was ok.

May 25th, 2012 - Referral June 27th, 2012 - Orientation July 10th,2012 - NP
July 16th, 2012 - SW July 18th, 2012 - nut class July 19th, 2012 - dietician Sept 21st, 2012 - surgeon appt Oct 18th, 2012 - scope Dec 13th,2012 Patts Jan 16th, 2013 -SURGERY!!!

hobbithands
on 6/11/12 5:28 am - Brussels, Canada

RNY on 05/30/12

I am a bartender and went back 8 days after. Mind you I didnt have to lift anything.

Eileen C.
on 6/11/12 5:33 am - Cornwall, Canada

RNY on 10/12/09

Hi

They recommend 2 weeks off work if you are not lifting anything over 10 pounds, but I personally took

off 6 weeks so that I could get lots of rest and get used to the change in eating, at my job I couldn't

leave my desk unless I was scheduled to leave, so I wanted to make sure that my body was in tune

with everything else, LOL

You should ask your surgeron!!!

Take care and good luck

Eileen

my angel is Lisa48

(deactivated member)
on 6/11/12 5:51 am - Straford, Canada

I am two weeks post op and am returning. I would not have wanted to do so earlier for many reasons. I needed a lot of naps and struggled to get all the protein and water in the first week and a half or so. Its good now though! But I will not lift anything heavier than a remote for a few more monthes!

(deactivated member)
on 6/11/12 6:12 am - Guelph, Canada

I am 4 days post op and I said to my husband that I could go back to work today I feel fine! .. BUT because I work within the schools and with behavior challenged high school children I am taking the rest of the school year off.

happypants
on 6/11/12 7:33 am - Ottawa, Canada

RNY on 07/22/11

I went through Ottawa and because of the nature of my job was off for 4 weeks.

In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.

Surgery July 22, 2011 Starting weight 270 128 lbs lost Today's weight 142 lbs Ann

fxygal
on 6/11/12 8:29 am

from what I hear 4 weeks off is the optimum time. Good Luck

oct'12 - 230lbs, pre opti - 219, post opti - 209

Karine
on 6/11/12 9:11 am - Canada

VSG on 06/25/12

I am taking 6 weeks off. Well not really, cause I run a home daycare so I hired an assistant. I'll be half working for 4 weeks, than 2 weeks vacation!

But I work with kids, lots of carrying. My surgeon said that 2 weeks was fine to get back to work but no lifting! Try not to lift 2 years old! lol!!!

Gastroscopy: May 26th 2012                   SW + HW 360
Labs: May 30th 2012                                Post opti   341.2
SD: June 25th 2012                                Post op     338.6

cutekatie
on 6/11/12 9:28 am

RNY on 05/16/12

I took four weeks less a day because that is what the surgeon gives you. I'm sure I could have gone back earlier but as others have said it is not actually about how you feel but how much time and effort it takes you to get in all your water, protein, vitamins, etc.

HW 282 OW 273 SW 247 CW 232

Leanne1
on 6/11/12 9:39 am - Newmarket, Canada

RNY on 09/14/10

I took 8 weeks off. I am a cleaner in a hospital and wanted to make sure I was good and healed.

It doesn't matter about your holidays, we get EI benefits to cover sick time. Does your job have benefits that cover sick time?

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