Time of work vs. how much time you actually needed...

How much time did you take off work for the surgery?  Do you feel you took too much time?  At what point did you feel like you could go back to work?

Thanks!

When you go back will depend on how you are feeling, and the type of work that you do.  I have a desk job and I was given 4 weeks off.  I might have been able to go back earlier, but it worked out to go 4 weeks for me.

Some have gone back after 2, some take longer.

Cathy

I say take as much time as you can. It's not just about rest and healing, but also dedicating the time to taking care of yourself and learning your new lifestyle. It is nice to have the time to look up new foods/recipes, shop, check all your stats, meal prep, etc.

I took 5 weeks and returned on gradual my 6th week; I was back full time by my 7th week. I would have taken another week if I could have, but I had a hard time coming down from the anaesthetic and was very tired. Others have more energy sooner after surgery.

I'm in week 3 of 4 being off work since surgery. I don't think I could last a full day at work now...or even a half day. I feel okay at home doing stuff around the house but just running out for errands or my little walks is tiring. Now that the weather is getting nicer, I kinda wish I had taken the doctor up on the offer of 6 weeks.

Tammy :)

I'm on my last day of 4 weeks off. I return to work tomorrow and I feel ready. I feel good. Week 1 I wasn't so confident about only 4 weeks off but each day got better and in the end it was enough time off for me :-)

I was granted 6 weeks but took off 5 weeks.  I struggled with fatigue so wi****ook the extra week off.  

It depends on a whole lot of things. What your job is. How are you healing. If you need Doc. note to go  back to work and if they will give it to you. I felt great wanted to go back and the Doc would not give it to me until I was home for 6 weeks. Once my 6 weeks were up I was able to get that Doctor note and go back.  

Like everyone has said it all depends on your job.  I took 1 week,  I felt good and I have a part-time desk job.  If you have to walk a lot, stand all Day, lift heavy item and so on.  Then you will definitely need more time off.  I felt tired only when I had to do my banking.  It wasn't a long walk (1 1/2 blocks) but I felt winded, other than that I felt good.

I took 1 week off and was fine. I had the sleeve. I would've taken more time with the other surgery.

Why? Healing time is the same for both surgeries. In fact, I know some people who needed four weeks recovery time.