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sandeeb

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sandeeb    13

sandeeb
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I read a question about taking time off post op but it didn't really pertain to me. I have short term disability at my job and some paid time off and wa thinking I would take

3 weeks. My husband is supportive of that and says we can afford to do so. But how much time dos others take to get back on track and back to work?

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CLN.BK    165

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I have a somewhat physically demanding job, so I am taking off 4 weeks. I'm supposed to RTW this Friday. I've read that people with desk jobs are able to go back much sooner though.

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AgentSmith    39

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I have a "desk job" and I could easily go back after a week. It's not about pain but more managing the diet and hydration that's important for the first few weeks out. If I had a more physically demanding job I'd certainly take longer... For my band I took four days and for my sleeve I'm taking a week and a half. Good luck!

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I could have gone back after two, but I developed hives the third week (not sure what from), so I was glad I took three weeks off. I would have ended up taking three regardless....

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sandeeb    13

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Thanks! I have a desk job as well. But very mentally draining.I am also concerned about the emotional changes that happen during the first 3 weeks. I don't want to take that baggage back with me.

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bypasswitch    30

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i think 3 weeks is perfect! by the second week i was starting to get anxious to get back out there so i think by the third you will be good! best of luck!

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