Time off post op

[theskinnyone 22]

I am wondering how long everyone was off work after surgery. I am at a desk aprox 50% of the time and driving and meetings 50% of the time.

[Blue Sky 89]

I took 2 weeks and now glad I did.

[JamieLogical 8,713]

I had surgery on Sept. 1 and returned to work Sept. 16. I just have a desk job and it was pretty tough making it through the day when I went back. My main issue was fatigue. I was still very tired all of the time.

[downsizingdiva 459]

2 weeks and I'm glad I did

[krmillsap 8]

I was off work for 6 days after my surgery

[Mavic 37]

I was off only 6 days and it was enough. My goal after surgery was to follow orders and feel as well as can be. I had no issues going back other than being slower than usual. The walking from meeting to meeting also is an added benefit.

Good Luck.

[Kmgaustin 6]

took 2 weeks off. go back next friday. but hoping to start a new job in fact next week because my job is high demand of walking and standing and just moving constantly.. not allowed to sit down

[efierke 60]

My surgeon's protocol is 2 weeks and you can go back with restrictions (lifting, pushing/pulling, etc). 3 weeks, go back with no restrictions. I actually requested an additional week so was off for 4 (am a night shift RN and really didn't want to risk re-injury). At 2 weeks, there was no way I could go back. no pain, but still tired very easily and had trouble thinking clearly at times. This is my first night back after just over 4 weeks and am doing ok.

[Mikadivalia 30]

I had my surgery on Thursday and went to work on Monday. I had no issues, did not feel fatigue, and have been fine. Nobody is the same tho. I have a desk job with some driving to meetings. I haven't taken so much as a Tylenol after surgery so if you're still needing pain meds the story would be different.

[Squeak1867 32]

2weeks was plenty

[MoosieGirl 25]

I took a week and a half. The rest of the two week window was part time at work. Full time I went back after 2 weeks.

[alwaysvegas 702]

2 weeks, which was a great amount of time to rest, recover, and get used to eating/drinking with my new sleevie.

[gettinghealthymom1 70]

Two weeks

[dms724 26]

My doctor recommended 6 weeks. Luckily, my short-term disability was approved for that long. Initially, I didn't think I would take all that time off but I am SO glad I did. It was a gift to myself - time to solidly create new, healthy habits and to really get to know my 'new' self. It made going back to work enjoyable rather than stressful!

[sandyb68 46]

I took two weeks and am working from home this week