How Long til Back to Work?

[carolk36 142]

Hi everyone! This is my first post - so glad I found this forum! My PCP just sent my referral to the surgeon and I am waiting for my first appointment. I've done tons of research but I am curious how much time you took off from work after surgery. I was thinking I'd like to be off during the clear and full liquid phases so I wouldn't have to deal with that at work. Can you tell me your experience, please?

Thanks!

Carol

[jtickle 295]

My surgeon says normally people take off two weeks, but it also depends on how physically demanding your job is.

[enjoyinglife 313]

i tried to come back after two weeks, but I ended up taking 3 weeks off.

[carolk36 142]

Thanks for the responses! Three weeks is what I was thinking (and hoping) for. I thought it might be easier once I was eating more normally.

[Cupcake 801]

I took off 3 weeks and today was my first day back and it was great, I was not tired and had a good day.

[AuriP 420]

My job is physically demanding and I will most likely have to take a month off. I work as a nurses assistant.

[cutiepieinchi 158]

I work a very sedentary job,I am taking 2 weeks off

[winning_by_losing 107]

My original plan was to take just over a week off (7 business days), then working from home for 3 weeks. I felt so good that I started working from home after 4 days then went back to the office after 2 weeks.

I'd plan for the worst and hope for the best.

[jacileggs 402]

I took six days off. I have a desk job where I could easily eat and drink during the day.