Going back to work - 10 hour shifts

[saritamontoya 10]

Surgery is scheduled for January 30th, but I'm trying to get everything at work prepared for when I leave/return, etc.

I currently work 4 days a week, 10-12 hours/day, and am sitting for the majority of that time at my computer, in meetings, etc. where I am not in a position to get up and walk around. I am considering requesting to work 5 days a week, 8 hours a day so I can spread my work out, and be able to fit more breaks/movement in.

Is there anyone that works 10-12 hour days currently (sitting)? Would it make sense to split out my schedule to 5 days so it's not so overwhelming all in the compressed workweek? Any feedback/suggestions, etc. would be helpful!

~Sarita

VSG: 1/30/17

SW: 261.6

CW: 243.2

GW: 150

[GACaldwell 112]

Yep! I work 10 hours days & often more behind a desk. I went back to work 1 week after surgery (yeah yeah..I know! But it was necessary) and I was fine. I took breaks and went out side and walked when I could. If I got to the point where I couldn't handle it, I went home early but that was better for me than missing the whole day.

The biggest thing was making sure I packed enough of the foods I could have during that time. Luckily we have a fridges here so there was room for Protein drinks and waters.

[My4Brownies 283]

I think you should keep your schedule as is and do what GaCaldwell does..that extra day off in the beginning would help with the fatigue you may experience.. Packing your own food/snacks is the key everyday. Good luck to you

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[FindingCarrie 244]

I work 10 hour days, mostly behind a desk, and I went back after one week. Those first few days were tough, but I was getting stir crazy at home, so I had to go back for my own sanity!

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[BandedBecks 26]

I work quite long hours. I am now 8 days post op. I had thought i was okay to go back today, lasted 3 hours and my boss told me i shouldnt be there and he didnt want to see me until thursday. I agree that youre better off doing your shifts but if you feel you cant last the day then head home

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