How long did you take time off before going back to work....

[_Kate_ 2,224]

I have a fairly stressful job although I am very laid back and look in control most of the time (Think duck gliding on top of the river all calm and serene but peddling like mad under the Water lol !!)

I am hoping to go back after 2 weeks - How long did you stay off? I don't want to put more pressure on the team once schools finish for the summer etc (my 4 are all grown up) but I don't want to go back until I feel well enough too.

Kate

[Veronica Page 488]

I have a high impact and yes stressful job, I was cleared medically to go back after two weeks. One ask your surgeon and two base it on how you feel. I got cabin fever sitting at home! Good luck!

[_Kate_ 2,224]

@@Veronica Page .. yes, must admit to not being someone who stays at home for long. I slipped 3 disc's in my neck in 2012 and only had 3 days off. Looking back I was silly and wouldn't be rushing back again. At least its lighter days/nights and my youngest son who's 17 will be at home (once school finishes). Thanks for the good luck !

Kate

[keddykat75 57]

I am really hoping to not take much time off, I have a desk job and I am the type that went back to work 5 days after childbirth (baby came to work too), 5 days after a hysterectomy, an the day after my knee scopes.

[liannatx 897]

I was fine going back to work after a week, but I had a speedy recovery. I was blessed to not have any trapped gas pain.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

@liannatx No gas pain.... sounds bliss !!

@keddykat75 amazing that you were able to do that !

Kate

[keddykat75 57]

I was fine going back to work after a week, but I had a speedy recovery. I was blessed to not have any trapped gas pain.

Which procedure did you have?

[erika00000 27]

I was back to work on day 6. It was exhausting but without disability, I needed the $ .. despite the surgeons 2 week recommendation. I am now almost 3 weeks post op and I feel Great!! I think getting back to work forced me to get past the post surgical hump.

[keddykat75 57]

I have plenty of paid time off, but I was just gone for 2weeks to go to Bali. I hate taking much time off so soon after that.

[katonaboat 44]

I went back to work after 10 days. I have a desk job, but it was a little more difficult than I anticipated. You really notice how often you get up from your chair when your stomach muscles are still healing! Although I was tired, I think going back to work quickly helped me adjust to my new eating program. PLUS, I was able to save my vacation time and treat myself to a nice, lengthy vacation one year out! For the first time in many years, I actually enjoyed shopping for shorts and sundresses, and (gasp!) didn't feel like crying when I tried on swimsuits!