I have been off for seven weeks, and I now feel like I might be able to work part time. My pain has been very intense, and the first three weeks were miserable. My stamina is limited. I tore some internal stitches last weekend (week 6) sneezing. I am floored by the number of people here who returned to work almost immediately, and/or experience very little even no pain. This has been a real trial for me (and my family).