Time off work?

[youj13 10]

How much time is everyone planning on taking after surgery and what kind of work do you do?

[tmarie3 4]

Im taking 6wks I cook

[tmarie3 4]

I want to take more off. I do not want to go back to work

[mrsaizsha_101 23]

Good question. Im still in the beginning stages but im a waitress so im unsure as to how much time they may want me to take it easy. What is the average time the doctors recommend??

[Jenny Pooh 7]

Hopefully just 4 weeks no more than 6...

[mrsaizsha_101 23]

Oh ok, thank u!

[youj13 10]

Some drs say 2-4 weeks if it's laparoscopic 4-6 if it's open..

Edited September 3, 2014 by youj13

[Dee_RNY 43]

Hoping to only need a week...maybe 2

[heav85 123]

I'm hoping a week. I'm part time

[darby1430 28]

Im taking 6 weeks as well!! I stand on my feet 10 hours a day and im not going back too soon

[youj13 10]

What kind of work does everyone do.. Anybody lift heavy objects?

[lindalue 70]

I am a care giver only taking 1 week off.

[cpower100 36]

My surgeon suggested 4 weeks off. I work with developmentally disabled individuals and some have very aggressive behaviors. He said I will prob feel better and want to go back but my insides need to heal to ensure my safety. He also said that in his experience he has seen better success with people who have been able to take time off bc they have the time to fully devote to following the plan.

[blackjetta12 19]

I'm taking minimum 6 weeks

[smiley922 447]

My surgeon says One Week, though I am planning for two.