How much time off work afterwards?

[Dell]

Hi guys

I have not been around for a while as I am at a standstill WLS-wise, sitting on the waiting list, waiting for my turn for surgery!

home life has been hectic, we have a new puppy, well not new now, but he has taken up a lot of time, I have started some exercise classes 3 times a week and also am looking for a new job! Life is busy!

I am about to go and have a good long read up on your progresses, to see where you are all at!

I wonder though, how long people are off work, is 2-3 weeks realistic for a part time office job, or will longer be more realistic. I do tend to be a fit person and a "coper" but obviously this going to be much bigger even that my CSs for my babies I think!

Many thanks for any advice from those who have been there!

D xxx

 

[yorkiegal]

I don't work so that's not a problem for me, but like you I have a new pup and am wondering how long it will be after the op before I can walk him properly again? If I get the op I would put him in kennels for a week I think but was considering whether I need to budget for hiring a dog walker for a while afterwards too as I'm his only carer. Sorry to butt in on your thread but thought they might be linked as far as recuperation is concerned.

 

[seawaves]

Hi, after looking around on this great site it seems that everyone is different, i keep thinking oh i'll be back to work in 5 minutes, however when i had my pre op they told me i should expect 6wks off as i work with young children (3months to 2 yrs) so i have told my employees i'll prob be off 4-8wks i'm not going to rush back as hard as it is not to be at work, i know that to recover fully is the way to go!! xx

 

[RoseA]

I'm a civil servant and spend 2+ hours a day commuting into London. I had my bypass 3 weeks ago and am signed off until my hospital checkup on 21 June, (ie: 4 weeks). Even then, my boss isn't expecting me to go back full time immediately.