Returning To Work

[Redesigned_Curves 312]

I was wondering how long everyone needed off work after the surgery? I know everyone is different, but was was wondering if it is normally closer to 2 weeks or 4. I am scheduled for surgery this Wednesday Feb the 6th, so I was just curious how long I may be off.

[akwright68 114]

I was told that I could return to my desk job on Monday. My surgery is scheduled for a Friday. It depends on your job, your doctor and of course how your body will respond.

[laurigee 545]

Had surgery on Thursday and back to work on Monday! If you do heavy lifting in your job that could make a difference!

[mzmel 8]

I had 1 week off!! I'm on my feet for 6 hours a day and the first day back was a killer!! But the day after I felt awesome!! Like I hadn't even had the surgery. I think all that walking and being back to normal helped with all the gas and helped my recovery!! But everyone is different! :0)

[chantelleb816 33]

I have two weeks off my surgery was last Thursday. It depends on how you heal and your job.

[Julie121212 58]

I had my surgery on a Wednesday, went to a party Saturday and went back to work on Monday. My job is sedentary so there was no stress there. And I think I have a very high tolerance for pain. Everyone is different, let yourself heal. But getting up and moving helps speed along the healing process!

[JARS517 54]

I have my surgery on Monday, Jan. 21. I returned back to work on Tuesday, Jan. 28. I am a teacher. I have definitely been tired in the evenings but I've done well. I also think I have a pretty high tolerance for pain. I only took one dose of the pain killers before I moved on to just liquid tylenol. The heating pad and sf popsicles were my best friends for that week off work. Good luck with your surgery!

[Jewelsm1127 351]

I had mine the Friday before Christmas. 12/21. I have a desk job and although I went back to work because of the holiday I was out and about Monday shopping for six hours and driving myself. I think the walking helps tremendously. I didn't take any kind of meds or pain killers. But I slept like a bear from the minute I got home until 3pm the next day waking up every two hours to drink Water and take a stroll. Definitely listen to your body. And make sure you rest up! :-)