A question for all teachers.

MNilene · January 21, 2008

I am a teacher ass't wth preschoolers. I set my surgery date in August knowing it would be easier for me & the school/class t do it over a school break. I could've don it in Seotember, but after hving te summer off, doing over break semed like a good choice & it worked quite well for me.

Ilene

I had m surgery on Dec 20, just a couple of days before our winter break & had off until Jan 2. DEFINATLEY needed the rest the first 3-4days, by the middle of week 2, I think I could have gone back. Felt great to be back, just took it easy, no lifting. I asked the children to be careful of my tummy were I had stitches they were curious, but careful.

Leather · January 21, 2008

I mis-spoke when I posted earlier-- My surgery is Thursday and I am back to teaching Tuesday... whew, this might be pushing it but I hate to use the sick days, I guess I'll just see how I feel.

My bigger concern is that I will be flying from Mexico to Alaska on Sunday (3 days after surgery). Man oh man, that might be a long flight!

OnMyWay2Fit · January 21, 2008

I am not a teacher.I am a school bus driver. I couldn't drive for two weeks following surgery. I was able to get mine done 12/26/07 and only had to take off till 1/6/08. I only had to take 3 days off. With that weekend following the three days, I had my two weeks.Our contract states that you do not need a work release to come back ,unless you take 5 or more days off. Good luck. Work with the doc and maybe they can squeeze you in during spring break. I didn't let but a couple people know before surgery, but after it was done I found that those who found out have only given me more encouragement to suceed.

Evelyn

MissSac · January 21, 2008

I had my surgery December 17th and went back to school the 7th.... I am a band/orchestra teacher so my job is very physical.... I could have gone back after two weeks had I taken it easy.

I let my principal/assistant principal know I was having surgery and would be missing plenty of school in the fall semester because of pre-op stuff .. but I did not go into specifics.

Good luck!