wadetb7 37 Posted May 20, 2014 My doc refuses to give anyone more than 1 week off work so I'm taking vacation leave! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mi75 1,236 Posted May 31, 2014 it's amazing how different each doc is! i was told to plan for 4 wks off, and he said that even if i felt good, he really recommended i take the full 4 if nothing else but to totally adjust to the new eating changes and challenges. the good part for me is that at least my co-workers won't be watching me like hawks during the very early and awkward time when i re-introduce foods around 10 days post op! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wadetb7 37 Posted May 31, 2014 it's amazing how different each doc is! i was told to plan for 4 wks off, and he said that even if i felt good, he really recommended i take the full 4 if nothing else but to totally adjust to the new eating changes and challenges. the good part for me is that at least my co-workers won't be watching me like hawks during the very early and awkward time when i re-introduce foods around 10 days post op! Wow 4weeks!!!! That's great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacielynntate 88 Posted June 1, 2014 My dr says 4 weeks but I can return after 1 week if I feel up to it since I have a desk job. Plus I have the benefit if being able to work from home so if I'm feeling tired etc I can just stay home that day. My boss and co-workers are great and flexible so I'll see when the time comes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeywife91 106 Posted June 1, 2014 My doctor wouldn't release me to go back to work for 2 weeks, even though I have a desk job. I think a lot depends on when your doctor will release you. I'd ask him/her what their policy is since every doctor is different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wadetb7 37 Posted June 1, 2014 My doc refuses to give anyone without complications more than one week :-/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kquinn 17 Posted June 2, 2014 My doc refuses to give anyone without complications more than one week :-/ That's crazy. How long will you have to stay in the hospital for? I really don't think one week is enough time to recover from such a major surgery. Shoot when I had my wisdom teeth pulled my surgeon told me to take off work for 2-3 days to give me time to heal and for swelling to go down. I actually haven't been told by my dr how long i should be out of work for but I know you're not allowed to lift over a certain amount of weight for 6 weeks and I work with a special needs child who I have to lift so I told work I need off for about 7 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted June 2, 2014 Yeah, your surgeon sounds like a badass! I wanted to take 2 weeks, but being self employed, I could only afford 1 week and I was OK. I'm a vet tech so I had to stick with "light duty" because I wasn't supposed to lift over 20 pounds for 3 weeks. But due to certain other circumstances, I was right back to lifting 60-70 pound dogs by day 18. By contrast, the vet I work with wasn't allowed to lift more than 8 pounds for six weeks after her hysterectomy. Guess removing a uterus and ovaries is more traumatic than 85% of a stomach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wadetb7 37 Posted June 2, 2014 That's crazy. How long will you have to stay in the hospital for? I really don't think one week is enough time to recover from such a major surgery. Shoot when I had my wisdom teeth pulled my surgeon told me to take off work for 2-3 days to give me time to heal and for swelling to go down. I actually haven't been told by my dr how long i should be out of work for but I know you're not allowed to lift over a certain amount of weight for 6 weeks and I work with a special needs child who I have to lift so I told work I need off for about 7 weeks. I know I thought so too, but he's adamant that you are to and moving and back to work. ??? I am however taking 12 days though, using annual leave so I don't need a note from him. Ha!!! I'll check into the hospital Tuesday at 8:00am and will be out by Wednesday at noon as long as there are no complications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forsythia 882 Posted June 2, 2014 I took seven days off from work, not including weekends since I work a M-F job. I didn't ask or anything, I just went back. I needed the money and work a desk job. I also take public transit and do not drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyraerae 20 Posted June 2, 2014 The company that I work for required me to be off for 6 weeks unless I got a release form from my Dr. To go back to work earlier. I was very disappointed when I first heard this but became very thankful as time went on post op. I have got the opportunity to learn more about my body and how it reacts to food and been able to develop a nice eating pattern so I am sure to get in all the Protein and fluids I need to. I did not anticipate being hospitalized for dehydration twice. It's been quite an emotional roller coaster with me also so I am glad I haven't had the stress of work. I know every persons body is different but I know I am very glad I had the time off. I am so excited to go back to work in 5 days, and feel 100% ready to work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jentodream 3 Posted June 2, 2014 I went back after one week but felt like I needed at least a few more days. (Office job) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wadetb7 37 Posted June 3, 2014 The company that I work for required me to be off for 6 weeks unless I got a release form from my Dr. To go back to work earlier. I was very disappointed when I first heard this but became very thankful as time went on post op. I have got the opportunity to learn more about my body and how it reacts to food and been able to develop a nice eating pattern so I am sure to get in all the Protein and fluids I need to. I did not anticipate being hospitalized for dehydration twice. It's been quite an emotional roller coaster with me also so I am glad I haven't had the stress of work. I know every persons body is different but I know I am very glad I had the time off. I am so excited to go back to work in 5 days, and feel 100% ready to work! How far into your journey did you experience dehydration? That scares the heck out of me. Any advice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyJaney 775 Posted June 3, 2014 I took 10 days and was glad to have them. If forced, I could have gone back earlier but I wouldn't have felt great. I'm a nurse manager so mostly desk/walking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) I needed IV fluids 3 times between weeks 6 and 10. I had severe diarrhea from a Clostridial infection and I just couldn't drink enough to keep up. I was never hospitalized, though. I gave myself fluids 2 times, but the third time none of my EMT friends could hit a vein because I was so severely dehydrated. I ended up going to my PCP's office and they got a line in me after 4 tries. My BP finally came back up after 3 liters and I could go home. That was the only day of work I missed. My only advice is to drink drink drink, no matter what. You really should be fine. I only got dehydrated because of the diarrhea. Edited June 3, 2014 by Kindle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
