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[apw0 7]

Hi Tamz....

I was also in the hospital for 24 hours, and I was out of work for 4 weeks. Like the other posters, the first week, you won't feel like doing much of anything. I also work from home on the computer, but I was glad for that 4 weeks. Even at 4 weeks, it didn't take much for me to feel absolutely wiped out. I'll say to you what my doc said to me...you worked hard to get here. Take this time to be good to yourself, and concentrate on allowing your body to heal.

That was the best advice he gave me. I just knew that I could go back after two weeks. Apparently the only person that thought that, was me. So bottom line, if your doc says that you need 4 weeks, by all means....take it!!

I hope this helps!

Annette

[kellyw74 258]

I had surgery on a Monday afternoon 5/9, went home Tuesday afternoon. I went back to work the following Monday 5/16.

The worst for me was the gas pain that lasted about 3 days, after that, I was fine. Sore, like I had worked my abs too hard, but fine. I have a desk job that doesn't require any lifiting or strenuous work, so I was released to go back.

Good luck to you!

Kelly

[laylasmojo 10]

I was in the hosptal over night and took two weeks off but could have been back after one week. so If you work from home I think you should be fine with one week.

[Dansha 16]

Hi Tamz, I was in the hospital one day and took off from work 2 weeks only becuz I could. I felt fine, I even stopped my morphine drip at the hospital becuz I figured why take it if I am not in any pain. I also didn't have any gas pains, no trouble swallowing, no nothing.

Good luck on your journey!!!!

Deb

[Imlosing big 112]

I had my surgery on a Monday went home on Wednesday. Although it was spring break for me I could have went back to work on Friday. When I arrived home I did not take any pain medicine nor did I experience nauseau. I was off seven days already