length out of work

I've heard varying things.  In my pre-op group I was told 2 weeks.  Someone else told me a few days.  I'm planning to call my surgeon's office and ask.  My work wants me to complete family medical leave paperwork if it is 2 weeks.  Looking to see what people have done.  Thanks in advance!!

My surgeon actually recommended 4 weeks, in order to adjust to the diet before returning to work.  I went back after 2 weeks and it worked out well.  I can't imagine taking less than 2 weeks to adjust to a new life before returning to work.  Best of luck!

I had surgery on a Monday and Mover & Packers came on Wednesday  to pack u up for a move out of state. I had one day of rest and then some more down time on Friday... It was rough! 

But you can function after a few days pretty well.. I'd give yourself 1-2 weeks.. Each person is different though.. But I wouldn't think you'd need more then 2 weeks.

I took 2 weeks. I had to take atleast 8 days or I had to use my own vacation time. It turns out that 2 weeks was good. I had a really bad first week and i would recommend 2 if you can swing it.

I took 1 1/2 weeks off from work, which was nice but not necessary for me.  I had my surgery on a Wednesday and by Monday I thought I could go back to work if I had to, but an extra day or two would be nice.  I was driving and shopping by day 6, just remember not to lift anything...that is a big mistake!!  Most people I talked to said a week was fine as long as your job is not physical and you can eat/drink and walk when you need to do so.

Good luck! 

How was the pain level in the first three days?  Did you walk a lot to take care of soreness and 'gas' issues?  Hope you continue doing well!

Thanks for the input!!!

I had surgery on a friday and was back on wednesday. I even had severe back problems from the surgery, and if i didnt, i would've been back sooner. It was my back that was an issue, otherwise i was fine by sunday in regards to the actual surgery/stomach area.

Another person i met that had surgery same day as me was back to work on that monday!

Id say to play it safe and request more than a week, but from my experience no more than a week was needed.