how long out of work post op??

[erdarc 0]

How long did any of you all stay out of work after you had surgery?

[roziecakes 20]

I was back to work after 2 days, but I am a different case as I work from home and I work at a desk. I think that you'll probably hear a lot of different answers because it depends on the kind of job that you do. I think that a really physical job I would recommend at least a couple of weeks, maybe longer depending on what it is; but a desk job, I would say a few days to a week. It all depends on the person as well. We all have different healing times. What do you do for your job?

[lea3277 6]

I had surgery Thursday and went back Monday, but I agree with LBT Addict in that it all depends on the kind of work that you do. I have a desk job with minimal lifting, so I didn't have any trouble. Recovery for me has been a breeze.

[erdarc 0]

My recovery has been tough. I don't know how you did it going back to work in 2 days, I was still taking Roxicet 3 days after my surgery. And not supposed to drive for 2 weeks after and still have staples in place. My job is mostly desk but I have to get up and down a lot. No lifting. My MD office had said 2-4 weeks out of work no matter what your job.

Thanks for the responses! They are helpful.

[vickyd 24]

Same here...surgery on Thursday and back to work on Monday. I was able to work from home the first week then I went back to the office. Like the others, I have a desk job...

[LVGirl 4]

I had surgery on Friday, took the entire next week off and went back the next Monday. I work at a law office and couldn't imagine having gone back before then, but that is just me.