Hi all. I think this is a personal decision. I have had 5 children over the past 18 years and know my pain threshold. i work in a feild where I see clients for scheduled appts. I have co-workers who are willing to help "with copies or run to the mailbox" if needed. I had surgery Friday the 21st of March and have returned back ...today! I wish I would have heard a bit more from people about the discomfort and the after effects...and i may have stayed away from the office longer. Good luck!