How long were you out of work following your surgery?

I had VSG on a Thursday (1/5), and I started working part time from home the following Monday and full time on Wednesday.  I decided to work from home the first two weeks so that I would be in the best position to stay hydrated, take walks, and force the protein down (because I hate the taste of it) to give myself the best start.  I have a desk job, but fairly high pressure, and I knew I would get distracted and not drink enough if I was there in person.  But I'm sure I could have gone back "live" after a week without too many issues. I've finally stopped getting so tired, so now I'm starting to get bored at home.  :-)

I was out of work for 2 1/2 weeks.  I could have easily went back after 2 weeks, but I had some commitments.

My surgery was scheduled for Wednesday, August 24, 2011.
I was released from the hospital on Friday evening, August 26, 2011.
I showed up at work bright and early on Monday, August 29, 2011. 

Honestly - once I was released from the hospital, it was as if someone flipped a switch - I actually felt pretty darn good. 

The worst part of returning to work was driving on the less-than-perfect roads - my car has sport suspension and I felt every last bump! 

My boss and CFO finally kicked me out of the office right after lunch - they told me to go home and rest. They didn't want me to overdo it.  I finally agreed to work from home for the following two days - though I felt good. 

I know my case is one of those aberrations - but, I truly had no problems with hydration or fatigue once I got out of the hospital - - and my job (while stressful) is an office job.  I made a point of getting up and walking to other offices to have discussions (rather than picking up a phone or typing an email) so that I could guarantee that I got some activity in during the workday!

10 days, but I don't do heavy physical work - work at and was attending classes for my doctorate at the university and did the surgery on a two week break (had surgery on the first Monday of the break and was back working from home 9 days later, back on campus on day 14 post-op.)

Hmmm... good question to ask! I am scheduled for surgery 16 March (a Friday), and took the following week off. Supposed to return 26 March, and wondering if that may be a mistake. I work in patient care - so I am on my feet around clinic all day. I wasn't planning on telling my employer about the surgery as I am contracted (I work on a military base) - so they aren't even in the same state or coast as me. I may consider letting one of the higher up's know about it, just in case I need a few extra days off or maybe they could move me to admin type work for a few extra days if needed.  Yikes!

Thank you everyone for your response.  I have had some heart issues this past couple of years and have used quite a bit of time off, so I was hoping to not need to take much time off.   I think what I may do is put in for 3 weeks and take 1 week of vacation too.   It wiill just depend on the cir****tances at work.

I work in an office job, but it is high stress, all the time.  I'm hoping to get another job, less stressful, in the future, but would like to have this surgery before I leave this position.  

I need this surgery for my heart and my life.  I have type II diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease...so I be approved get it based on the comorbidities alone!    I need to love about 120 lbs. 

I've stopped kicking myself about letting myself get so out of shape..now I just want to DO something about it that will help me.  

thank you all again.  You are wonderful!