Day Dreamer 23 Posted March 18, 2011 Share your experience: What is the average time out of work after the surgery? (No complications barring return.) Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Day Dreamer 23 Posted March 18, 2011 :eek: Sorry, I didnt see the other thread for this topic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevemeplease 1 Posted March 18, 2011 I was sleeved on 3/7 and will be out at least 5 weeks because I can't go back to work without the surgeon releasing me. My claim examiner approved me for 4 weeks right off the bat but I don't see the surgeon until 4/7 so I won't go back until the Monday following. Hope this helps! Share your experience: What is the average time out of work after the surgery? (No complications barring return.) Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Day Dreamer 23 Posted March 18, 2011 I was sleeved on 3/7 and will be out at least 5 weeks because I can't go back to work without the surgeon releasing me. 5 weeks?!?! Oh my... Is that because you are using employer paid Short Term Disability? I did not elect STD :eek: so I am not sure if I will need the surgeons release. Hmm. I will need to ask!! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ldydrgnkpr 49 Posted March 18, 2011 Two weeks. I feel great and ready to go back to work. I have been soooo bored!!!! ( never thought I'd say I wanted to go back to work......LOL) Deb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterfly5 1 Posted March 18, 2011 I will be out 2 weeks. This is the end of my 2 weeks and I am so excited to get out of this house!! I am taking a weekend away to the beach to sit in the sun and them Monday I am back at work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susanne 32 Posted March 19, 2011 I stayed home 2 weeks but started to work from home after about 1 week to 10 days. I could have gone back after a week I guess, but I can easily do my job from home and I have an awesome boss, so it wasn't a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKCUNNINGHAM 298 Posted March 19, 2011 I was out about 2/12 weeks, then went back to work half time for one week. I have to drive 2 hours each way to and from work on top of working an eight hour day - so that was the reason for the half time for a week. I am going back full time next week. My only issue is my energy level isn't what it was before - but it is better each day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Day Dreamer 23 Posted March 25, 2011 I was out about 2/12 weeks, then went back to work half time for one week. I have to drive 2 hours each way to and from work on top of working an eight hour day - so that was the reason for the half time for a week. I am going back full time next week. My only issue is my energy level isn't what it was before - but it is better each day. Oh my 2 hrs is a long commute. I have been there, done that and do not envy you I am hoping to head back to work after one week (if hubby will drop / pick up) so I can still take my pain meds but make that $$$ honey!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
