How much time to take off from work--WORRIED!

[pinkowl00 2]

I am taking off 12 days (including weekends) for my surgery. Is this enough time? I am so worried because after taking those 12 days off i will have used most of my time up. I have already posted a question on here about how much time to take off but i guess i need reassurance if you don't mind. I don't want to postpone the date if i don't have to. I have a desk job and elevator to use too.

[JoiaRox 430]

You'll be absolutely fine! I was back at work on Day 10 post op (desk job w/elevator use also) - other than some residual sleepiness, I was pain-free and good to go!

[Richard Foor 655]

This will very depending on what kind of work you do. I went back to work at about 2 weeks post op and I am a paramedic, fortunately I do primarily command level instead of front line so while I had to do a little physical work that first week mostly I was doing desk and giving orders so it was fine. Good Luck.

[Dickens22 62]

My sleeve date was 6/26. I've been off since 6/25. My recovery is going well but I think I am going to stay home through this week (14 work days). I had to drive 400 mile each way to surgery, Dr.kept me 4 days and I am 56. I have a desk job but it is sometimes stressful. I am also short on time but thought taking it off now fully resting and getting my routine down might pay off in the long run.

[EllaJo 60]

I feel like I could have gone back to work today (surgery on june 28. )!But since I work in child care that isn't really possible... I can't lift on 2 year olds all day... So I'm taking a total of 3 weeks off of work total...

[FeeIsMe2 508]

I took off a week & I was fine.. Good Luck!

[delta_girl 931]

3 days

[Chas74 56]

I am taking off 12 days (including weekends) for my surgery. Is this enough time? I am so worried because after taking those 12 days off i will have used most of my time up. I have already posted a question on here about how much time to take off but i guess i need reassurance if you don't mind. I don't want to postpone the date if i don't have to. I have a desk job and elevator to use too.

I ended up taking several weeks. The surgery part was no problem but being tired and weak from not eating was my problem

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[mooregirl 74]

I had surgery on July 1st and back at my desk job today, July 8th. I think it all depends on what you do and how accommodating your job is.

Jamie

[Racheepoo99 33]

I took off 12 days too. I am a dental asst I have to run around, clean rooms, assist the doctor, and do all kinds of things and I was fine. I just went to bed really early. U will be fine too.

[thinathart 197]

I had my surgery on a Tuesday, and returned to my desk job full time the following Monday. I used 4 sick days. I felt fine. I probably could have returned on that Friday.