Any school teachers here.. I'm concerned about after the surgery returning to work.

[sleeveme17 94]

I teach kinder and I'm concerned of who it will effect going back to work. My sister is also a school teacher and she just was sleeved 5 weeks and she is struggling from time to time. But being a kinder teacher I am Always moving.. anyone have suggestions

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[triplethreat 257]

Hi sleeveme17. I'm a teacher, but I teach high school. I had my surgery July 12. I had to attend a weeklong conference that started July 19. I was fine. I was tired, but ok. Pre-service days started August 1. By preservice I was so much better- about 3 weeks after surgery. Bear in mind I don't have to pick up little people and teaching high school is imo a lot less challenging than teaching kinder!

Honestly, a week off would have been sufficient and two weeks optimal. I know everyone heals differently; for me, keeping busy helps me feel better.

One issue I did have to contend with was managing to eat in 25 minutes. I still sometimes have a Protein shake for lunch because 25 minutes just isn't enough time.