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shellychelle
on 3/31/11 2:32 pm

How long will I have to be off of work?

Start Weight 280lbs....Surgery Weight 270.lbs....Current Weight 185lbs

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smbergie200
on 3/31/11 3:21 pm - Naples, FL

When I get my surgery, Im taking a month off. Reading the forum I have seen some return to work in as little as a week. I think thats too soon though. At least too soon for me.

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peachynptc
on 3/31/11 8:43 pm - Fayetteville, GA

VSG on 04/11/11

I was told to expect a 6 wk. recovery time but I think I will probably bounce back quicker than that.

VSG: 4/11/11 by Dr. Kevin McGill at Buckhead Bariatrics, Atlanta, GA.

Looking for Support Group near Fayetteville/Peachtree City, GA

kimberly_gr
on 3/31/11 8:58 pm

VSG on 12/01/10

I was off work for 2 weeks and had to leave early for 2 or 3 days after I came back. A few people seem to be in really good shape right away after surgery, but that wsn't my case.

I didn't have a lot of pain, but my energy and stamina were really lacking even though I have a desk job. If you have a job with any lifting or other physical work, your surgeon will probably require more time off.

Kim
5'0"
"In two decades I've lost a total of 789 pounds. I should be hanging from a charm bracelet." Erma Bombeck

George B.
on 4/1/11 12:58 am - Miami, FL

VSG on 08/19/09

I took 21 days off because I had the time available.
Two of my co-workers who had the sleeve returned to work (desk jobs) 1 week post-op.

jackie W.
on 4/1/11 1:04 am - schenectady, ny

VSG on 03/01/11

my doc says 4 weeks minimum, i took 6,am on week 4 now and still don't feel like myself,very tired all the time.

sunny10
on 4/1/11 2:38 am

VSG on 02/15/11

I took 4 weeks off and that was enough for me. I started getting my energy back on the 4th week.

Sunny10

shellychelle
on 4/1/11 2:55 am

VSG on 04/08/11

Thanks guys!!! I would like to take a month off to heal properly and effectively learn how to prepare and eat my food. Especially considering all my office does is eat, I mentally have to get over that barrier!

Start Weight 280lbs....Surgery Weight 270.lbs....Current Weight 185lbs

NEW YEAR...NEW ME!!!!

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