Question:
How long after VSG procedure can I return to computer job? I have not had the surgery

   — snowglobe (posted on December 18, 2009)

December 18, 2009
I had surgery on Wednesday, was released from the hospital on Thursday afternoon and returned to work the following Tuesday.
   — motomom_73069

December 18, 2009
Congrats on your procedure. I had RNY and went back to work after 3 1/2 weeks. The first two days, I went in an hour early, left and hour early, and took a two hour lunch so I could NAP. The issue was not physical discomfort, but I was so TIRED! After that first week, I was fine.
   — Karen K.

December 18, 2009
I work at a computer job, I went back in 2 weeks, I could have went after a week but had the time so I took it off. I did have a 20 lb lifting restriction but that didn't effect me at all. Best of luck on your surgery.
   — M_J_

December 19, 2009
I work from home as a contractor managing online peer to peer support communities. All my work is done from the computer, monitoring community activity, pulling metrics and preparing some pretty detailed analytics for each of them. Keep in mind that I don't have to drive to the workplace, so any driving restrictions set forth by your doctor also needs to be considered when reading the following: I had my surgery on Thurs., Dec. 10, came home on Sat., Dec. 12 and was at home preparing the analytics for both of my communities the very next day. However, I had very little to no pain post op -- more just that sore, bloated feeling from the gas they pump in you to do the surgery. What I DID find was a sort of lingering mental confusion from the anesthesia. One part of my brain knew what I was supposed to be doing, but the other part couldn't follow along and keep up. Although I was able to manage the communities on Monday, it was tough due to mental and physical exhaustion and I had to lie down and take a 2 hour nap. By Tuesday morning, that had also passed. It's going to depend in large part on your own pain tolerance and how quickly you rid yourself of the side effects from the anesthesia. The more active you are and the more your fluid intake, the faster you can expel the gases and start thinking clearly again. Also, getting in your daily requirements of protein and B12 will boost your energy level and promote faster healing. I'm one to play by the book -- and I figure if they tell me I need xxx amount of protein and B12, there's a good reason for it. I believe I've seen those reasons with my fast return to my job working from home. Good luck on your upcoming surgery and weight loss journey!!
   — Mountain Mama

December 19, 2009
From what my doctor said, you could be back to work in about 2 weeks. The issue was not the labor involved, but the traveling. My doctor did not want me DRIVING until I had 2 weeks of healing. If you work from your home, there is no reason you could not be back to work on the computer the day AFTER surgery.
   — hubarlow