How long off work?

[superstarsandi 34]

I am scheduled for surgery on Tuesday' date=' May 21st and I will be returning to work the following Tuesday. My doctor said one week was enough time off since I have a desk job. I have read posts with people who have taken 6 weeks off, which I believe is extreme, but hey if they are still getting paid, more power to them![/quote']

Good luck with your surgery! I hope that the 11 days will be plenty.

[MystiGal 143]

I am only taking 7, so I hope that is enough! Thank you!!

[tigerbelle 328]

I scheduled two weeks off tentatively, although I have been working from home (emails, etc.) most of that time...I was going to go back half days this week, but I just don't have the energy yet...tomorrow I start on soft foods, and I am hoping I will regain some of my energy...physically I could go back tomorrow with no problem--it's just the low energy level, plus mentally I am challenged right now being on a liquid diet and being hungry all the time--just don't want to add the stress of being at the office to the mix...and I am fortunate to have the time off available with pay

[tiffy0485 123]

I took off for 4 weeks just because I could and drew 90% of my paycheck. So why not milk it? lol. I could have went back after a week but to be on the safe side you may take 2 so you have a routine down.

[kcwooders 3]

I had surgery on a Wednesday and was back to work on the following Monday. I was fine, but everybody is different.