Recovery time.

[Mjdld 36]

Is it possible to go back to work 10 days after surgery? My work is not going to be strenuous, just meetings... Thoughts?

[esskay77 785]

Everybody is different so it is hard to say. I can tell you that I went back to work around 10 days out or maybe a few days before that. I was mostly tired. Was in meetings mostly but just being there was exhausting but I would also do it again. I think it helped me recover faster. Also, one of the main things that will let you know if you can do it is if you are off the pain meds. If you are still on pain meds, you can't drive.

Best of luck.

[Mjdld 36]

Thanks for you reply. I would be taking the train and walking to work so driving wouldn't be an issue. Good to know!!!

[taysidebell 176]

I found that I was so very tired and needed to concentrate on Protein and Water. I had a revision surgery and small infection needed 4 weeks off X but everyone recovers at their own pace

[tappingmom 85]

I never would have made it going back to work after just 10 days, I was still exhausted and needing to nap frequently. I was also really gassy and that wouldn't have been pleasant for my coworkers. If your still on pain meds you won't be in any shape to work, they make you way too loopy and tired. Im now on week 3 post op and could have probably worked some this week, but I'm taking full advantage of my time off so I'll be 100% next week when I go back.

[mphillips6996 0]

I did and I was fine. For me I felt completely normal 4 days after surgery. I had the surgery on a Wednesday and worked the following week. But everyone is different