Work at Home While Recovering After Surgery

[Denise73 89]

Hello, I'm scheduled for VSG surgery on 6/30/14. I have an office job where I work at home 1 day a week. I have the option of working at home for the duration of my recovery. Is that something that I can expect to do or will I be in too much pain therefore requiring me to take pain medication which will make me sleep? Should I take sick leave the first week and work at home for a week or two? I appreciate any advice. Thanks.

[Lorainsatx 31]

My doctor told me I could go back to work at my office job after 1 week (gastric sleeve). If you can afford to take the time off and you have sick time available I would take 2 weeks off. If you can't do that I think your work at home option is a good one. Most people seem to be off pain meds after 3rd or 4th post op day.

[thesuse2000 698]

You'll need at least a few days off - obviously your surgery day and the day or two after that when you're still in the hospital or just getting home. What I've learned on this site is that everyone is different - some people go back to work in less than a week, others take up to 3 months off. If you can keep it somewhat flexible and check in after your surgery before committing to what day you'll start working that would be ideal.

[Denise73 89]

Thanks for your response Theuse2000 and Lorainsatx.

[McButterpants 2,846]

I telecommute full time...I had my surgery on Thursday and was back to work 1/2 days the following Monday (I worked a full day on Tuesday). I had an easy recovery with no issues, but got tired very easily. It was nice to know I could work for a few hours, then focus on me and rest or go for a walk. That Tuesday that I worked a full day, tired me out and in retrospect, I should have only worked 1/2 day that day as well. The following week I was back to full time (45+ hours per week) with no issues.

[fuzzymonkey 38]

Hello, I'm scheduled for VSG surgery on 6/30/14. I have an office job where I work at home 1 day a week. I have the option of working at home for the duration of my recovery. Is that something that I can expect to do or will I be in too much pain therefore requiring me to take pain medication which will make me sleep? Should I take sick leave the first week and work at home for a week or two? I appreciate any advice. Thanks.

I took the recommended 6 weeks, great time to just focus on yourself and work on any kinks. I have a fast paced job with stress... So I am throughly enjoying it and glad I have short term disability to use.

[Free2BMee 0]

I work from home and went back to work after 1 week and wish I had taken more time off. Good Luck !

[ElyQuint 446]

I thought I could hack it but my brain was a little scrambled for at least two weeks if not a month.