lilmely08 27 Posted May 2, 2013 Today is my first day back to work since surgery, 3/29. I work 12 hour shifts in a ER...wish me luck! 1 Mocha-NJ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flowerchild 6 Posted May 3, 2013 Today is my first day back to work since surgery, 3/29. I work 12 hour shifts in a ER...wish me luck! Good Luck! I am a Endoscopy RN, Im not back to work yet. Only took 2 weeks off. I hope I don't regret it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirrim58 33 Posted May 3, 2013 I'm taking about 2 1/2 weeks off, but I'm not on my feet. Best of luck with the ER shifts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilmely08 27 Posted May 3, 2013 So far it isn't bad at all! I took 6 wks off since I have FMLA paid hours so I took advantage of that ,) I'm just scared to push or lift more than 10 lbs... 1 Ballermom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ballermom 803 Posted May 3, 2013 Hopes it goes well. I took 7 weeks off. Now that I'm back to work, it was an adjustment not having my Starbucks, vending machine pop and junk foods to keep me up and give me energy. But I didn't even crave them. I work Er too. I just take my shake before work maybe string cheese or Protein snack , Water only. I'm doing fine. Good luck 1 lilmely08 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfdfirechic 3 Posted May 5, 2013 Glad you're doing so well. I've been approved but haven't gotten my surgery date yet. I'm wondering how long I should take off... I drive a fire truck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ballermom 803 Posted May 6, 2013 Glad you're doing so well. I've been approved but haven't gotten my surgery date yet. I'm wondering how long I should take off... I drive a fire truck. I caint say for sure the exact time for anyone else. Everyone vary in the type of job and their personal recovery. But since its Major Surgery factor recovery time based on your job requirement and your physician can best advise you. Like some people at a desk job have literally taken off a week. I took off 7 weeks do to the lifting requirement of my job and other non related medical issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites