Post -Op time off work?

[IndigoChild 27]

How much time off work will I need to take post-op? I'm a NICU nurse and spend 12 hours a day on my feet. No heavy lifting or anything strenuous tho. Had one lady tell me she was sleeved on Friday and went back to work on Monday... Dang!

[new_me_2013 46]

No way I could have done that!!! I'm a 911 Dispatcher so mostly at a desk so I went back after 2 weeks. The first few days were long, I got tired easy. I wasn't worried about the stress of the job just getting up, ready & getting there! You have a long & busy job, I'd take as much time as you could. That's just me though! Good luck!

[AmBeR09 60]

I am 2wk post op and going back to work on med/surg where there is lifting. I could've went back a week ago!!

[swmassey126 10]

I had surgery on Friday and went back to work on Monday. I was very motivated during my two night hospital stay, walking as much as possible. When I am not traveling, I work from home. I was fatigued the first few days, and catching a 20 minute nap during my lunch hour for the first three days or so helped a lot.

I know everyone is different and it is important to listen to your body (not to mention your surgeon).

[I Am Resolute! 10]

I am planning 3 weeks and have a desk job with no required lifting. If I feel great I will go back earlier.

12 hour days sound very long!

[IndigoChild 27]

I had surgery on Friday and went back to work on Monday. I was very motivated during my two night hospital stay' date=' walking as much as possible. When I am not traveling, I work from home. I was fatigued the first few days, and catching a 20 minute nap during my lunch hour for the first three days or so helped a lot. I know everyone is different and it is important to listen to your body (not to mention your surgeon).[/quote']Wow! I hope my recovery goes as smoothly as yours. That's awesome.

[IndigoChild 27]

I am 2wk post op and going back to work on med/surg where there is lifting. I could've went back a week ago!!

Sounds good to me! Thanks!

[tglastchance 9]

I'm a teacher so although I'm on my feet it's only 7 hours and I can sit if needed... I'm hoping to go back ASAP or getting really lucky and this process will go quickly and ill get a kind surgeon who will schedule me on one of the Holliday breaks!!!!

[IndigoChild 27]

No way I could have done that!!! I'm a 911 Dispatcher so mostly at a desk so I went back after 2 weeks. The first few days were long' date=' I got tired easy. I wasn't worried about the stress of the job just getting up, ready & getting there! You have a long & busy job, I'd take as much time as you could. That's just me though! Good luck![/quote'] I'm praying for a swift recovery! 12 hour shifts wear me out when I'm feeling well, can't imagine how I'm going to feel post-op! But staying optimistic.

[Dickens22 62]

I planned to go back 10 days (calendar days) after surgery. I am pretty hardy usually but the surgery, adjusting to eating, and need for afternoon naps made it too hard. I went back at 18 days and felt like that was soon enough. It was nice to take a little time to adjust to my new life with out a lot of onlookers. I have had very few if any bumps in the road. I am at 12 weeks.

[TvlGrl712 113]

I have a desk job and went back in 2 weeks...

[melissa0518 1]

My short term disability approved me for 4 weeks!! I'm taking the whole time since its paid and that a way I have plenty of time to get my new food plan under control. I wasn't able to walk a whole bunch without my larger incision starting to hurt after a while until very end of week two.

[keglenne 23]

Indigochild i would take off 6 weeks. I am a pharmacist and i work on the overnight. I do the tech and pharmacists job because its only me. My pharmacy is located adjacent to an emergency room. I told my doctor and he said he would take me off of work for 6 weeks. I stand on my feet 10 hours and more. So if i were you at least 6 weeks. You want your sleeve to fully heal before starting work again. You surely dont want to get back to work and start having issues as far as healing. This can set you back. So take some time off if you can. Congrats you are gonna do well.

[KayCTheNewMe 50]

I took two weeks. I sit almost all day and even going back for 2 hours a little early killed and made me drop dead tired. Juat listen to your body and see what happens!

[IndigoChild 27]

Indigochild i would take off 6 weeks. I am a pharmacist and i work on the overnight. I do the tech and pharmacists job because its only me. My pharmacy is located adjacent to an emergency room. I told my doctor and he said he would take me off of work for 6 weeks. I stand on my feet 10 hours and more. So if i were you at least 6 weeks. You want your sleeve to fully heal before starting work again. You surely dont want to get back to work and start having issues as far as healing. This can set you back. So take some time off if you can. Congrats you are gonna do well.

I'm taking your advice, keglenne. My PCP advises at least 4 weeks for proper healing, and I'm not quite as young and resilient as some of these ladies here, so I'm thinking having a little extra time might not be a bad idea! Thank you so much.