Time off

How much time do you typically need to take off of work when you have the surgery?

I would say at least two weeks.  Some people feel fine sooner than that. It depends on what you do.  Also, take into consideration that eventhough your body may feel healed that point, you will be reintroducing foods and will be working on protein and liquids. I would take as much time as you can.

I just had my procedure on Monday and plan to return to work this coming Monday (1 week later).  I honestly could have gone back today but I enjoyed spending a little time home alone with my hubby.  I think I was pretty lucky in that Dr. Pupkova was wonderful...I had NO pain whatsoever upon waking from the surgery and only suffered with severe nausea from the anesthesia which lasted all through the next day.  I have a desk job so things would be quite different if I were still teaching or doing something more active.  But if you can afford to sit home and relax and just veg for a while, I would probably take advantage of the time :)

I am a teacher, and I had open RNY, so I took six weeks.  If I had a desk job, and had lap RNY it would have been a whole different story. Ask your doctor. Trish

I had a lap RNY and went back to work after 2 1/2 weeks. I work in the healthcare field, but do not do alot of lifting, and I also work with a great bunch of girls who would help if I didn't feel comfortable doing something. Good Luck!

Like everyone said - it depends on the person and the job. I'm a nurse in a busy ER - and that had me out for 6 weeks.  Actually, I had some un related heart problems and ended up being out 2 weeks longer than that to see a cardiologist and what not - so I was out 8 weeks. Also - people normally suggest trying new foods/textures at home in case you have any problems with it - so you might want to be off work for at least the time frame your surgeon has you going through different "food" stages. I had lap rny - and although I would get tired some what easily - most of my time at home was pretty much "easy" time.  Although I doubt I could have done my job proficiently for 4 weeks. Pam