How long before you returned to work?

[romafiori 55]

I have a desk job. I was sleeved 5/4 and took that day and Friday off as sick days. I plan to work from home the following week and go back to the office the week after that.

[Syaniya 319]

I took off 2 weeks but physicall could have went back in a week. Tried to het into surgeons office early but they were booked. My hr dept needed the surgeons sign off releasing me back to work. I am on light duty for 6 weeks though.

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[linawina 3]

I'm a barber and am on my feet all day at work, so my doctor suggested at LEAST 2 weeks, though he'd prefer I take 4 weeks. I split the difference and decided to take 3 weeks. His only concern was that, since I'm on my feet all day and hairstylists don't get much time for lunch anyway, I would have my liquid and Protein intake in check before returning so I don't get too fatigued and pass out behind the chair. Being a teacher, I'm sure the last thing you need is to be even more exhausted at work!

I probably could've gone back after 2 weeks, but took 3 weeks off just in case. I originally put in for a 4 week medical leave (unpaid) and since I saved enough money to cover expenses for the month, I thought I'd use an extra week to just enjoy some time to myself at home getting acclimated to my new routine.

[kins117 104]

I want back to work after a week and a half and I had a difficult recovery.

[gogreenmama 9]

I took a month off. I was sleeved on 4/8. I return in a few days. I felt completely fine 2 weeks post opt.

[tataworld605 30]

I work in retail and I took off one week. I was ok, a little tired but I just sat when I felt tired.

[BGOV1225 49]

I'm an athletic secretary at a high school/ security guard (lol). I went back a week later. Felt ok. I just took a nap during lunch and after work.

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[Katriena 70]

Three weeks out and going back in today. Luckily I can abort mission and go home early if I need to. :-)


RNY 14 April 2017
SW: 295 lb / 134 kg
GW: 187 lb / 85 kg (I'll see when I get there)

[jillybeanRN 76]

I am a nurse but currently in an office job. I tried to return after a week, made it through a half day, then took 4 more days off. I think 3 weeks would have been ideal -- as I am now feeling like I can function!

Unfortunately, I am the only person that does my job at my organization, so that factored into my decision to return early.

[Cassicakes01 14]

On Sun May 07 2017 at 0:11 AM, Daenerys Targaryen said:

I'm a teacher and went back after two weeks, but that was a mistake. I should have taken at least three weeks. I ended up having to take a day off mid week because it was just too much. Looking at the big picture now, I should've just taken the third week and healed some more.

How did you do leave?! Please help with this! Im confuses on it.

[Daenerys Targaryen 109]

Our school district has a person that handles paperwork for FMLA. She sent me forms that my surgeon filled out and faxed back to her.

[arringtonc49 188]

I went back to work the end of 3 weeks.

[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

I took 3 weeks and 2 days off. At the end of the first week I was aching to go back to work, at the end of the second week, I was so tired I was not sure 3 weeks would be enough.

[Sleeveforme2017 144]

I took off 3 weeks. Was planning on going back in a week but there was no way I could have between being weak tired and not
Getting enough food in. I was really tired that first week back.

[Drumkillah 4]

I have an office job, I has surgery 5/2 and was back at work 5/8. However if I had to do any lifting over 15 lbs I would have probably waiting till at least 5/15