How long off of work??

jamie99d
on 10/21/13 12:39 pm

VSG on 02/17/14

So I am wondering how much time off of work I will need to take? I know everyone is different, but I mostly have a desk job and wonder how long you guys took?? Thanks :)

E R.
on 10/21/13 3:33 pm - Switzerland

I had a lot of energy just after the surgery, but then my energy levels dropped so much, that my Doctor booked me off to work from home for 5 weeks.

RNY: 4 June 2013

Misspatstarr73
on 10/21/13 3:44 pm - CA

I had lots of pain and a longer recovery it took me a month. But I didn't feel myself for another 2 weeks. But my mom and sister where fine right after surgery, like no pain and back to normal in a week.

Miss Starr

PetHairMagnet
on 10/21/13 8:40 pm

RNY on 05/13/13

One week, and if I did not have so much vacation time to burn, I would have gone back on the 3rd or 4th day.

HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!

anewme71
on 10/21/13 9:35 pm - TX

RNY on 10/11/13

Surgery was Friday 10/11/13. I am scheduled to go back on the 28th. I haven't had any complications per say but I am glad I took that long to get my energy back up and be mord comfortable. Not to mention having the time at home to get used to the food routine, supplements, fluids etc

Highest Weight 304, Feb 2013. Met with nutritionist in March 2013 and started diet. Surgery Weight 272 on 10/11/13. Current weight 231.

ShadowHR
on 10/21/13 10:03 pm - WI

RNY on 04/04/13

Surgery was on Thursday and I went back to work on Monday, half days for the first week and then full time after that. I did not want to miss any work but my Doctor really wanted me to take it easy. So we compromised. I have a desk job and although I was really tired when I got home from work, I had no problems. It was good to start my routine immediately.

good luck and follow your body's cues.

susan

Surgery Weight 245

poet_kelly
on 10/21/13 10:05 pm - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

I had complications and ended up being off almost three months.

Kelly

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