How Soon Were You Back To Work?

[Tai29 17]

Hello All,

I'm new to the forum and in the beginning stages of preparing for surgery. The biggest hurdle is over though, as my insurance has approved the surgery (it took them 24 hrs!) and now I find myself putting off my consult with the surgeon because during this time he likes to talk about suregry dates and I am just unsure as to when I should have it done. My deciding factor for a surgery date will be based on how long it takes to recooperate. So, if you would all be so kind as to share your post-op recovery timeframes and stories I would greatly appreciate it!

[jillw8 22]

If i had a desk job or a job without lifting I could have went back after 2 weeks. However, I am a nurse on a busy hospital floor and do a lot of lifting. With the large hernia I had repaired I am going to be off 6 weeks to be sure I don't damage anything. Recovery has been easy!

[FishingNurse 1,211]

I had surgery Tuesday Aug 9th and went back Monday Aug 15th, I work at a family practice clinic. I felt fine!

[Tai29 17]

If i had a desk job or a job without lifting I could have went back after 2 weeks. However, I am a nurse on a busy hospital floor and do a lot of lifting. With the large hernia I had repaired I am going to be off 6 weeks to be sure I don't damage anything. Recovery has been easy!

Thanks so much for your reply!! I do work for a very busy hospital but fortunately for me, I work in billing so my job is sedimentary. Your reply gives me hope that maybe I can have a speedy recovery too! Thanks a bunch!

[meggspeggs 0]

I'm a nurse on a busy floor. 3 weeks.

[janinemaire 7]

i have a day care and I was back to work in a week because I felt fine. Good luck starting your journey, Janine

[SKCUNNINGHAM 298]

I had surgery on 2/22 of this year. I waited to go back to work until after my 3 week checkup. After that, I worked remotely from home for the rest of that week. (I have a two hour drive each way). Then, the next week, I worked 4-6 hours a day, and stayed in town at a hotel so I didn't have to drive the four hours each day. My doctor didn't want me riding in a car for over and hour without getting out of the car and taking a break and walking around (clot worries). I didn't have any problem with recovery.

Good Luck!

[Thomas CPA 496]

I went into surgery, Thursday, August 4th. Out of hospital on Sunday, August 7th. Driving and working a couple hours on Monday, August 8th. I own my own business so had to get some work done at office and did some at home with my laptop. Found it easy to drive and sit up after surgery.

[cantwait 0]

hi i am new to the site.. u am wondering if anyone out there has PreferredOne insurance and what your experience has been getting approved?

[EJStorm 13]

I work on my feet all day, bending and reaching, so I waited 2 weeks. If I worked a desk job, I could have easily gone back in one week.

[PhatGurl80 26]

I had surgery on Aug 14 and went back to work on Aug 21. I felt good.

[Tippy2us 11]

I have a desk job and I went back in 9 days. I was really tired though. I would suggest half days for a week if possible.

[Neoteric Verve 65]

I too work in a hospital. My surgery was on Sept 23rd. I'm going back to work Tuesday on night shift Oct 4th.

[immeagain 4]

I also work in medical billing and was back in a week. I felt pretty good, would get tired occasionally. I also would get "antsy" so I would have to get up and walk around every now and again. Otherwise I felt better than before surgery.

[KristinaRN 54]

I am a nurse on a busy floor and work 12-14 hour shifts, so I took off 4 weeks which was perfect. If I had a desk job though, I would have been ready at 2 weeks. Good luck to you!