I think it depends on your job. Is it a desk job? more manual? I took 3 weeks off and I am going back next week. I'm a home care nurse, if I was doing lifting in the hospital I would have taken at least a month-6 weeks off. I think for me the only issue is my energy level. I get tired in the afternoon and like to have a nap.

5 days?! Are they crazy??!
Jeez, my program said usually 2 weeks, but everyone (and every job) is different.

I have a pet care business & went back to work part time 10 days later (but was REALLY sore!) I think the bending was what really did me in. I went back full time 14 days later & wanted to die. I basically worked, came home & slept. My body was not happy!

But if you have a desk job 2 weeks is probably OK. & I'd walk everyday as much as you can just to prepare yourself for your return to the real world.

Good luck!

I had my surgery on a Friday and went back to work the next Monday. I have a pretty active job (no sitting) and I was fine. I know a lot of people have problems with low energy but I was just the opposite! Tons of energy! Good Luck!

My surgeon said 1 week, but the nurse educator in the program said that was a release to normal daily activity (like driving, etc). She said most people who have VSG should plan on taking 4-6 weeks off, depending on your current fitness and stamina levels. I have an office job and work from home most days, but it is very stressful and requires intense concentration. I took 4 weeks with the caveat that I may need an additional 2. If you have the benefit time, take it. You won't regret it.

2 weeks for me. I had originally planned on a week, but my energy level was so low I decided to take an extra week. I needed it! I have a desk job, but thinking straight with no energy was nearly impossible.

Congrats! Let us know how you're doing.

I had open surgery I work at a desk job and totally plan on a full 6 weeks, 8 weeks if I can get it approved.

I am sore beyond belief and I still have staples that need to be removed next tuesday. My incision is from about 2 inches below my breastline where the bra rests to about 2 inches below the belly button.

I have a sedentary desk job. I was expecting to only be out 2 weeks, but ended up being out almost 3 once it was all said and done. I was still in a fair amount of pain and didn't feel like I could make it through the day yet after 2. I went back last Monday and I came home and took a nap every day after work. Now that I'm eating a little more, I have more energy, so hopefully this week won't be as tiring.