How long is everyone waiting to go back to work?

[glowormvl 4]

I am being banded on the 6th of sept. I requested 4 to 6 weeks off work. I know its a long time but i work in a grocery store in the deli department . Actually the specialty cheese shop. I do lots of heaving lifting on a daily basis and my employer will not let me work with lift restrictions so looks like i get a nice long paid vacation. just thought i would add my 2 sence. hehe

[Budapatti 0]

Hey Jess, my surgery was on 8/23/11 - I went into work on 8/26/11. It was actually good to get out of the house. I also took the same pain medicine as you. I will say I only lasted 4 hours, I got tired pretty quick. Today is 1 week post op and its the best I have felt. OK other than the gas pains! What is everyone doing about this?? I started creamy Soups today and think its the milk products that are getting me. I also had an EAS shake for Breakfast. Whats the deal? I am off Clear Liquids today and have different things to drink and my stomach is hating it!

[Jess527 0]

Hey Jess, my surgery was on 8/23/11 - I went into work on 8/26/11. It was actually good to get out of the house. I also took the same pain medicine as you. I will say I only lasted 4 hours, I got tired pretty quick. Today is 1 week post op and its the best I have felt. OK other than the gas pains! What is everyone doing about this?? I started creamy Soups today and think its the milk products that are getting me. I also had an EAS shake for breakfast. Whats the deal? I am off clear liquids today and have different things to drink and my stomach is hating it!

Newbie,

Thanks, you just gave me some hope to make it to Thursday...I have an EAS shake waiting for me!! My stomach is hating everything I am "allowed" right now...and everything is sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, and broth. For the gas pains, I agree with most people moving is the big thing and Gas X strips help.