When should I go back to work?

southtexas
on 9/27/11 6:34 am

I had my surgery exactly one week ago today. I feel like I am ready to go back but then, I get kinda tired in the afternoon and need a nap. Also, if I drink a whole lot (trying to get my fluid in, you know) I have to go to the bathroom suddenly.....and I don't mean pee.

I have a desk job so, I do not have to worry about lifting. I am just worried about the tired spells and the bathroom thing. Other than that, I feel pretty good. My surgeon will give me a release whenever I am ready.

So, if it were you, would you go back to work this week or wait till Monday to go back? I really need input from someone who has been there.

Thanks guys!

~ Jen

SassyItalian
on 9/27/11 6:45 am - Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis

VSG on 12/21/10

i would take another week, its easy to forget because the incisions are tiny that you just had a giant shock to your body.

take another week to rest, heal, recover, and master your new drinking schedule.

                      HW: 258lbs  SW: 240   CW: 140 I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old
                 VSG 12/21/10  Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
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Faye56
on 9/27/11 6:46 am

VSG on 07/19/11 with

I took 2 weeks off and thought I was not going to need it but I did for the same reasons you noted. If I were you I would plan on the 2 weeks.
Congrats on your sleeve and sending good vibes for a quick recovery.

"Encourage instead of criticize. Love instead of hate. Hope instead of doubt. Give instead of take. Trust instead of worry. We open our hearts to others so that they will be prompted to open their hearts to God" Lucy Swindoll

(deactivated member)
on 9/27/11 8:09 am

VSG on 09/12/11

Like you i was feeling great at the beginning of the second week. I went back after the two full weeks off even though i could have taken more. I have a desk job and it has been fine so far i mmy first wee back at work.

Mr-Smith
on 9/27/11 9:48 am - Hillsdale, MI

VSG on 09/14/11

If you can take the time, go for it, you won't regret it. I took six days off, I wish I could have done the other four but had a project start and couldn't postpone it any longer.

Jerilynk75
on 9/27/11 10:15 am - TX

VSG on 08/24/11

I think I was one of the weird ones...I was sleeved on a Wednesday, released from the hospital on a Friday...and went back to work on Monday.

My boss (and his boss) were a little bit freaked out when I walked into the office that day...and I had to reassure them I am made of tougher stuff! They did make me agree to go home right after noon, but I did work the rest of the day from home. I just felt 'better' being back at work!

abrown8434
on 9/27/11 12:10 pm - VA

VSG on 09/20/11

Take the extra time and make sure you're well. I feel pretty great and then I went out today--taught me that I am rushing it! I could feel the two largest incisions as I walked and realized that you can rush too soon. I even felt the incisions when I was driving.

Take the extra time, heal a bit more and get adjusted to your diet. God forbid you rush too soon and then have to be out even longer.

HW: 550+ SW: 502 CW: 342.4 SDt: 9/20/11

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."--Philippians 4:13, KJV

GaryO
on 9/27/11 11:41 pm

VSG on 03/21/11

I took 2 weeks off for my sedentary desk job. Bathroom about 150 yards away........no problems.

francislicious
on 9/28/11 12:31 am

I had surgery on 8/22/11 and was able to go back to work on 8/29/11...I also have a deskjob and had no problems whatsoever.

I guess it's really up to you, if you are able to take another week then go for it, it wouldnt hurt to stay home 1 more wk. I couldve taken 2 wks but I have bills to pay and I didnt get paid for that week I was off so I really had no other choice.

Take Care:)
Francis

HW: 290 CW: 240 1st GW: 200 GW: 180 HT: 5'8"

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