To the working RNYs

I guess what is called is short term disability that I get. Will start the day of surgery until I get released back to work.

That makes sense. Great that you got the issue resolved ahead of time.

You may get a little bonus - in the past, disability income was exempt from social security, but this might have changed.

I had RNY on a Saturday and took the first week off. I worked from home week 2 (computer/emails/etc.) I rested a lot in between. Went back to work for week 3, and took one hour of sick time each day so I could leave a little early. I was so tired. Came home and napped every day for a few weeks. My doctor recommended 4-6 weeks off, but left it up to me. When I said something to the doctor about how tired I was in the beginning at my 2 month check up, he said that although he said I could go back to work, he didn't say I wouldn't be tired. Haha. I was glad I didn't take a lot of time off because it kept me moving more than I might have if I had stayed home. You just have to pace yourself and let your body be your guide.

Also, I originally thought I wanted the sleeve (before I had talked to the surgeon). Based on my starting weight (which is the same as yours), the doctor recommended RNY because of the amount of weight I wanted to lose.

It differs if you're having open surgery vs laparoscopic. The doctor will advise you though on what he/she thinks best.  Plus you have to consider how long you'll be on pain meds.  No driving while you're on the prescription stuff.  

I had OPEN surgery and was out for one business week and had the two weekends on either end.  That was enough tie to go back to desk work, but it was still uncomfortable *oy my back hurt from compensating for the stomach muscles*