Post Op Recovery Time

[Day Dreamer 23]

Share your experience:

What is the average time out of work after the surgery? (No complications barring return.)

Thanks!

[Day Dreamer 23]

:eek: Sorry, I didnt see the other thread for this topic

[sleevemeplease 1]

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!

[Day Dreamer 23]

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!

[ldydrgnkpr 49]

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

[Butterfly5 1]

_{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!}

[Susanne 32]

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.

[SKCUNNINGHAM 298]

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.

[Day Dreamer 23]

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!!