How Long Did Everyone Wait To Go Back To Work

[acampbell16 2]

I only have 2 vacation days left im gonna try to have surgery on fri and go back on tues has anyone gone back this fast ?

[MJ's comingN2form 103]

Well we can drive in 3-4 days as long as u take it easy no heavy lifting and bending..hopefully u have a desk job if so u should be fine..my mom friend took 4 days off

[Lauranbob Mc 94]

work as an ER nurse. took 4 weeks off due to the fact we lift over 50 lbs and I wasnt taking any chances

[nursing38 23]

i am a nurse and so took 4 weeks off also to be safe. then took it easy the first couple weeks back. staff was great, helpfuland understanding and not letting me do to much.

[acampbell16 2]

I am a medical biller so i have a desk job do you think i will be able to go back that fast

[circa 333]

I felt so great after my surgery it was only a few days. Heck I drove home from the airport!

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[acampbell16 2]

I dont get more time until jan my boss said i should wait i dont wanna wait my dr does surgery on thur and fri im gonna try for fri and go back on tues

[Thyckness718 21]

I only have 2 vacation days left im gonna try to have surgery on fri and go back on tues has anyone gone back this fast ?

I think thats waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to soon to go back to work. I am taking 3 weeks off with disability. Can you get disability?

[SunnyCox 245]

Everyone is different. I took one week off, but I didn't need it. I had surgery on Thurs. I could have gone back to work on Monday with no issues. I am either at my desk or see patients at the bedside. No heavy lifting involved.

I took my time off to coincide with the July 4th holiday, so I got an extra day off. Maybe you should plan for the Friday before Labor Day? It gives you one extra day.

[missjenny 43]

I was told to wait 4-6 weeks to go back to work, even though I was not able to go back until I was three months out because of a few issues I had.

[acampbell16 2]

I doubt the dr would approve disability since he said a week off is more than enough thanks for the labor day suggestion i should try that im gonna go back early its my only choice other than waiting until jan which i dont want to wait

[Darkkyss 33]

I would still fill out a FLMA request just in case you need more time off. To be on the safe side!!.. If you end up needing more time and its medical your boss can't let you go.

[IMSKINNY 160]

One of my friends had the VSG on a Thursday and was back at work Monday. She didnt know that she should take 2 weeks off. So, it's possible.

[acampbell16 2]

The dr said 5 days are more then enough i guess i will see when i get there my job wont even let me use my sick days for the surgery

[Ready for Change 3]

It depends on SO many factors. I have requested off 2 weeks. I am day 5 post-op and could not imagine work tomorrow. I have a drain and just don't want to deal with it at work. I would never be able to get my fluids in at work just yet and Doc said dehydration is the main thing to avoid. And I've lost at least 2 nights of sleep at the hospital (very sick roommate) and I'm exhausted. I think you know your body best and you may very well be able to stick to your plan. That said, have a plan B.