Returning to Work??

[CarolinaSleeve 9]

I have not yet been approved for surgery,but I am curious how long I can plan to be out of work? I am just trying to plan for the best!

[Oopsseedaisy 90]

I went back to work at 13 days post op. I have a desk job with no lifting. I could have gone back sooner but I went out of town for 5 days to Celebrate my Dad's 80th birthday.

[Beadingnurse 116]

I plan to go back 14 days after surgery. Honestly though, I could have easily gone back to work today and today is POD 7. I have a desk job and do nothing strenuous so I wouldn't feel that way if my work was more physical. I actually did more WORK at home today with various projects than I would have if I had gone back to "work"!

[Tarain 2]

My doctor recommended 2-4 weeks off work depending how I felt. I had my gall bladder removed at the same time and stayed quite sore for the first 4 weeks but I did go back to work a couple days a week after 2 weeks. My job allows me to sit most of the time so it wasn't too bad.

Most likely the more physical the job, the more time off you will need. Still your doctor will be able to tell you for sure.

[GreginMI 76]

I haven't had my surgery yet but the Program Director said I won't be going back for 4 weeks. I work in a factory with occasional heavy lifting.

[mandems mom 3]

I think it depends on your job. I spoke at length with one of the ladies on here who's a nurse and she said she went back the day after she got home, but did mostly desk work initially. (She spent 2 nights in a hotel after being released from the hospital 2 days after surgery and then flew home)

[fatBgone 6]

My doctor recommends 2-4 weeks but I work from home at a desk and I went back after 1 week.

[Caitlyn_Cat 7]

I do lots of walking and standing and went back at 3 weeks. I was really, really tired by the end of the day, but it was doable.

[ToDream 18]

My plan is 5 days... surgery is on the Wed and I plan to be back on the Monday. I have a desk job though... no lifting anything heavier than a stapler

[ricardorocha1986 0]

Since I do medical billing and don't lift at all, I got my surgery on april 5th and returned to work on the 9th. My doctor told me to take at least a week off but I was bored at home doing nothing.

[gotamakeachange 7]

I had my surgery on December 20, 2010 and I was out doing last minute Christmas shopping on December 24, 2010. I did not go back to work until January 5 due to the holidays and my job being closed however I could have went back after a week. A week out I was still a little tired at points, but I do not do any lifting and I do not have to walk alot.

[sychadelic 10]

It depends on your job and your doc. I'm not released to lift more than 15 pounds for 6 weeks and of course lifting is a large part of my job. Physically, I felt fine after the first week.

[Bryn 3]

I work in physical rehabilitation and my doctor said i can go back to work after 10 days but she said no lifting more than 10lbs...lol, gonna be hard doing that but I'll just have to trade some of my patients with others and not do any lifting for a few weeks. With that being said, I took off 3 weeks, but have more leave saved up if i need to take longer. I love love love love my job and my co-workers and I hope i'm not away from them for more than 3 weeks. much luck!

[Raine 170]

Mine is scheduled for the 27th and I will go back to work on the 9th. So 12 days, sounds like I should be ok by then.

[CarolinaSleeve 9]

Thanks so much for the Awesome input! It really helps!!