How long were you off work?

[Cindeez 22]

Sorry if this is a repeat question. I know everyone's recovery time is different, so I was just trying to get an idea how long it was necessary to be off work. I have a desk job btw. Thanks for your input. I was thinking 3 weeks, us that realistic?

[Nuchnuch 120]

I was back to work after 2 weeks...and I had absolutely no problems.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I had surgery on a Tuesday and was back at the office Monday (6 days) I felt fine, a little tired after the day, but I expected that.

Good luck!

[notmeanymore 629]

I have a desk job as well and took my 3 weeks. I probably couldve gone back after 2 though but I was still fighting feeling weak from limited calories but by 3 weeks I had that all under control.

[gamergirl 4,610]

I'm really glad someone posted this. I have a desk job--unless I have to travel which I do very frequently. I typically have a 20 lb backpack on me, plus a rolling bag that I take, that I then have to haul all over the place, lift into the overhead bin, walk all over the airport, etc. Not to mention, figure out how to eat liquids, or semi-soft foods in airports.

How did others deal with this? I'm wondering if I should just turn down any travel for a 3 weeks, or if I will be good to travel before then? Again I too realize everyone is different but looking for guidelines. Thanks!

[AmyInOrlando 348]

I scheduled my leave from July 30th to August 16th. I'm a Nurse, but I don't do any Patient lifting or turning (I'm a Psych Nurse and only work from the eyebrows up )

I'm hoping 2 weeks will be enough.

[Fixerupper 335]

Surgery Thursday. Half day at Monday. Full day Tuesday. No lifting and just a desk job though.

[Ballermom 803]

6 weeks. I do heavy lifting.

[Disneymomma4 26]

My surgery isn't until 8/9. I'm having it Friday and going back on Thursday.

[LisaDM 194]

Personally, I have to take 8 weeks off. My surgeon has an 8 week lifting restriction of nothing over 5 lbs. I am not allowed to work with a restriction like that, but likely have short term disability. I am expected to get quite bored, cuz I know I will be ready to go back way before that. The only silver lining is I will get through my liquid and purée stages and be moving to more "normal" foods by the time I am back to work. That will make things easier.

[sarahj 61]

I took 3 full weeks off then went back to work 1/2 days the first week back. This is a major surgery, I felt it was important to take the time to let my body and mind heal... And it was definitely easier to get through the puréed phase at home!

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Sorry if this is a repeat question. I know everyone's recovery time is different, so I was just trying to get an idea how long it was necessary to be off work. I have a desk job btw. Thanks for your input. I was thinking 3 weeks, us that realistic?

I asked and asked and was told repeatedly that it would be two weeks. Two weeks were up, I return to work, check emails, and find one from HR saying I was approved for 3 weeks!

Honestly tho, it was 1 week of recovery and two weeks of vacation!