Update

Well it has been a touch few months.  Unfortunately, I have fell off the wagon and have gained 8 lbs of the 40 lbs I have lost pre-op.  It is so hard to get back on the wagon after being off the wagon for so long but it is what I have to do or I will gain all my weight back.  That is my bad news.

As some of you know I have been in the appeal stage of my process.  I got a call back from the surgeon today and my insurance has approving my surgery.  Unfortunately, I started school in January for my RN.  Hopefully spring break will be long enough to take off to get this surgery done.  I only go to school two days a week, so it shouldn't be too bad.  I will be taking 2-4 weeks off from work so hopefully things will go well. 

How long did it take before you could go back to work full time?  I am a nurse at a family clinic and don't do any heavy lifting or strenuous activity.  My job is pretty sedentary thank god.

 My doc had me out for 3 weeks

I was off 2 weeks and started school part time the week after surgery.  I have been pretty tired but it is doable.  Not easy, but doable.

Hello, well we all fall of the wagon at some point just dust your self off and get back on.. You have done great just move forward, Congrats on the approval for your surgery. I was back to work in 4 weeks, every one is different. keep us posted.

I am a social worker that requires working at my desk, traveling to clients' homes, etc.  I had surgery on a Friday and felt fine to go back to work the following Wednesday.  I did take the remainder of that week off, though.  I was off work for a total of ten days and went back full time after that.

Congrats on your pre op weight loss, and don't worry about loosing the 8lbs you will do it again. I felt like I could of have went back to work after 2 weeks, but I stayed out for 4 weeks! After 1 week I was exercising and running around as if I did not have surgery, and my energy level was up and I never felt drained at all! Good luck!

 I am one week out today, I can walk, sit, drive, do laundry, housework, care for my child prepare meals, bend slowly, all without pain.  I really think I could go back to work now.