BellaItalia088 21 Posted June 5, 2017 Hello, I was wondering what the average time off was for post op? I've heard most people go back after a week or two depending on what they do, and just wanted to see if anyone else had longer periods ? I am trying to decide on whether or not I should ask to apply for the short term disability pay Thank you 1 njgal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,221 Posted June 5, 2017 I went back after three weeks but could have gone back after two if necessary. I was feeling fine after two weeks - just very tired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BellaItalia088 21 Posted June 5, 2017 Thank you [emoji4] my manager asked me today how long I thought I'd be out of work, and I've heard mixed answers.. I'm hoping to be out as little as possible, but mostly I just can't wait to have my surgery done [emoji173]️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AK_Bookworm 116 Posted June 5, 2017 Today is my first day back... I'm 18 days post op. I'm tired but I think it's more from not sleeping last night since my sleep schedule got thrown off while I was home recovering. For the most part I feel good 1 njgal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monica91355 27 Posted June 5, 2017 I met with my surgeon last week. He's going to put me out for 4 weeks. I get fully disability pay so taking as much time as needed. 1 808Slim reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klingie84 91 Posted June 5, 2017 Went back to work after 10 days...RN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennrn1027 2 Posted June 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, klingie84 said: Went back to work after 10 days...RN How did that go? I am also a nurse in the ICU and it was suggested to take 6 wks off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klingie84 91 Posted June 6, 2017 How did that go? I am also a nurse in the ICU and it was suggested to take 6 wks offNot allowed to lift so that's a pain. I'm tired but it's dueable. Plus trying to make sure I'm drinking is cumbersome when busy but I gotta do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BellaItalia088 21 Posted June 6, 2017 5 hours ago, monica91355 said: I met with my surgeon last week. He's going to put me out for 4 weeks. I get fully disability pay so taking as much time as needed. I think I may be able to get disability as well, but I am not sure how to go about it. Would I just need to ask my HR department? I have never been out of work for so long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZBlackhawk 122 Posted June 6, 2017 I'm having surgery later this month but my surgeon's office said at least 2 weeks and at my 2 week appointment doc will release me to work if everything is fine. I do a lot of walking and standing so I'm hoping 2 weeks is good. If I had disability I would probably stay home longer just to heal fully and not worry about fatigue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HurricaneU 131 Posted June 6, 2017 Hello, I was wondering what the average time off was for post op? I've heard most people go back after a week or two depending on what they do, and just wanted to see if anyone else had longer periods ? I am trying to decide on whether or not I should ask to apply for the short term disability pay [emoji4]Thank you [emoji4]At least two weeks. I have a office job which does require some movement outside and walking around, but I avoided all that my first 2 weeks back. If I could I would have taken 3 weeks. Just the many adjustments and recovery from surgery is alot to deal with and having to work is too much. The pain and working was not a issue at all. It was adjusting to the meds, Vitamin intake, sippping Water, very low energy, and having to concentrate on my work and employees was the issue. I was so disconnected with everyone for the first week or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monica91355 27 Posted June 6, 2017 I think I may be able to get disability as well, but I am not sure how to go about it. Would I just need to ask my HR department? I have never been out of work for so long. Yes - talk to your HR department and they will tell you what to submit. The disability policy at my work is self funded and self administered so I just need to submit the FMLA paperwork. 1 BellaItalia088 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sadiebug 206 Posted June 6, 2017 My Dr. wrote me out for 4 weeks (and I was approved for STD for that) but I ended up going back after 3. I got a bit bored sitting at home and was ready to get into my normal routine. I found it took me 2 weeks to feel better and then I used that 3rd week to get into more of a 'routine' with my Protein, Water, Vitamins etc. 1 BellaItalia088 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emirn1 39 Posted June 6, 2017 16 hours ago, Jennrn1027 said: How did that go? I am also a nurse in the ICU and it was suggested to take 6 wks off I'm an RN and ended up taking 5 weeks off-- I probably could have gone back after 4 but any sooner than that would have been a struggle. 1 808Slim reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BellaItalia088 21 Posted June 6, 2017 Perfect. I just spoke with one of the HR reps and she said I'll have to use 7 days of sick pay / vacation time and then I will be able to get short term disability, it doesn't pay my full normal pay check but anything is better than nothing I hope I get my surgery date soon! 1 kewlshort1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites