How long out of work?

[missy5099 16]

The doctor said he wants me out of work 4-6 weeks after surgery. That is a long time to be out of work. I don't think my job would let me be out of work that long. I have an office job so I work 9-5 at a desk so I am hoping I can get back to work after 2 weeks. What do you guys think? Anybody went back to work that early? Would it be ok? Thanks!

[tstarkey704 21]

My Dr also suggests up to 6weeks. But I would think it depends on the job you have and how well you are recovering. I personally will take the full 6 weeks using my STD. (Short term disability)

[caligul 102]

I was out for 4 weeks (desk job)and could have used 1 more week. .. you're so tired and need naps throughout the day...and still getting used to eating

Edited August 11, 2015 by caligul

[nikkimapr 177]

I was out 4 days, but I have desk job and everything went textbook. If I didn't have other vacations planned within month would have taken longer

[Daisee68 2,493]

I had a long answer typed and then I somehow deleted it. Dang it!

I was out 2 1/2 weeks and have a desk job but really wish I had taken longer. Remember this is not about whether you can physically do the job but more about getting used your new lifestyle. My first week back was brutal and I ended up having to take off mid-week and try again. Week 3 and 4 were just really tough for me. They may not be forever (though it seems Week 3 seems to be a pretty consistently tough week). If I could do it over, i would take 4 weeks. Now I was working from home within a few days of surgery but even then I wish I had taken that first week completely off.

[baemjustice 3]

I had my surgery on 7-1-15 and today was my 1st day back to work. I had some issues with Fluid intake and landed in the hospital a few times for ivs and stuff though. That definitely sucked, but the extra time off helped me adjust to the eating and drinking schedule.

[rsager8970 2]

I was out 2 weeks. I have a desk job. I wasn't really ready the week before.

[catwoman7 11,212]

Physically, I felt good enough to go back after two weeks but was glad I took three weeks off. Even after three weeks, I still got pretty tired in the afternoon (I have a desk job as well).

[sarahbee 46]

I was back after a week and a half. Would have liked two full. I do have a more flex workplace so some days I left early if I was tired/sore

[leanne1126 84]

Hi there, I was off for 4 weeks but could have used another week or two. I had my drain in for an extra week and was really sore after the removal. I would suggest the 4 weeks at least. I was still pretty tired.

[Amylou 206]

I was out 2 full weeks and was totally ready to go back.

[WinchSight 23]

I consider myself very lucky. My recovery went really well. I have an office job. Two weeks was plenty for me.

Some people need longer. It really depends on how each person heals and recovers from a major surgery.

[Gingerish 113]

I was out of work for 3 days total. Had surgery on a Friday and returned back to work on Wednesday. Zero complications for me.

[ivy4u 13]

I have 2 jobs, one full-time job and one part-time job. They are both desk jobs. I went back after two weeks. I wasn't in pain or having complications. I was actually ready to go back earlier but my doctor wouldn't let me go back until 2 weeks.

[rsager8970 2]

This is my first week back after two weeks off. I am a little tired and wouldntnt have minded having a little time off while transitioning to mushy foods. Got rediculous painful hiccups at work while trying to eat first time food.