How long til back to work?

[PamelaAM 16]

I am trying to plan ahead. How long did it take for you all to go back to work? My job isn't necessarily strenous but I drive 140 miles roundtrip to work each day (4 days a week - on Fridays I work from home). I am figuring maybe working from home for 4 weeks after my surgery but am trying to be realistic as to how much time I should actually take as PTO and how much time simply working from home. Any suggestions?

[SParkle 4]

Everyone is slightly different but I felt 'normal' again at 3 weeks out, so you should be ok with 4 weeks. I didn't drive until 2 weeks out... felt a bit delicate but ok.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Hi PamelaAM ;-...I'm planning on taking off at least 3 weeks...And if need be, come back to work on a part time basis until I feel really good

Edited August 6, 2010 by sleeve 4 me
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[Merryx 7]

Hi, Pamela! I had my surgery done July 13th and went back to work July 23rd. and Honestly, I could have went back sooner than that! I was off of my pain meds with in 5 days and felt normal a few days after. Everyone is different, but my healing was really quick. The only issue that I had was feeling a little faint sometimes, but I quickly realized it was because I went a little long with out my Protein.

Good Luck!!!

Merry

[PamelaAM 16]

Thanks everyone! I know everyone is different but this is helping me to plan my time :-)