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I'm a 5th grade teacher and am scheduled for Tuesday, March 8th. It's during my Spring Break, and I'm a little nervous about being ready to go back to work the following Monday. I'm curious if there are any teachers out there also getting it done during Spring Break or anyone only taking a week off (or less.)

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Yes! I'm scheduled for Wednesday, March 16th. I'm disappointed my surgeon doesn't do surgeries on Mondays. But, I think I should be fine to go back the following Monday. I'm a high school teacher and can make my day as active or sedentary as I want. I'm sure I'll be exhausted and sore but, I'll manage :)

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I'm a teacher and I considered doing it spring break also. My break is not until the end of March. However, I've decided to wait until summer. It's hard to wait but I teach pre k. The little ones require me to be more physical. Good luck to you:)

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I am a teacher. I had my surgery the week before winter break. I returned two days after my break ended. Within reason I would suggest you give yourself more time if you are able. You will not know how you will feel just one week after surgery. For me one week after surgery I was still pretty weak and having intense, although often, momentary pains. I am glad that I took some additional days. Remember when you are a teacher when you step into the classroom you have to take care of you because no one else will. I understand the tension. You are devoted to the kids and you may not want to be away from them for long. Or you do not think the sub will teach them as well as you. However, this is your health and the better health you are in the better teacher you will be. Again give your self a good two to three weeks if you can.

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I am a middle school teacher. I had my surgery last year on the first day of my winter break. I planned to take one week off after that, but ended up taking two. Going back was tough. Take as much time as you need. You want your body to be as strong as possible before you enter the germ zone :)

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I had my surgery on the first Monday we were off for Spring Break, and returned to work the next Monday. I was still sore, but had no real pain... mostly I just felt tired. It was totally manageable.

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