How long were you off from work?

[jaycee 0]

I'm scheduled for surgery on the 30th of Jan. How long were you off from work? I've read on this site some have gone back to work in a week. Is that average?

[reif78 0]

it depends on what kind of job you have if you have a light job like a desk job you can go back to work between 1 -2 weeks unlike me who has a heavy lifting and strenuois job i was given off six weeks.

[AUSSIECHIK 0]

im takin two weeks off ... had a freind done n she in the same job as me n went bak after 15 days

[jmschnapf 0]

I have read were several people went back within a week. I have a desk job, had surgery on Thursday and went back to work Monday.

Each person is different. As you surgeon what he thinks.

[TangerineDreams 0]

Jeez ... my surgery date is set for a Tuesday .. I plan on being back at my desk the following Monday ...

I hope I make it.

But I guess it really does depend on the type of work you do.

[destiny79 0]

I am in the banking industry I took 10 days off but was dying to get out the house by day 5:eek:

[beckio 0]

I was off for 10 days, but only because I had already put in vacation time for Christmas and my surgery was the 18th. I would have went back much sooner if it didn't fall into place the way it did.

My dr told me I had NO restrictions as far as lifting and exercising from day 1, I was suprised to hear him say that, but I was glad too! I could have gone back to work on day 3 if I had to and I work a very physical job.

[jvance74 0]

I had surgery on 1/4/08 which was a Friday and went back to work that Monday! I was super tired.

[SuzanneG 1]

I had surgery on Friday 1/4/08 and told my boss I was going to try to be back on Monday since I have a friend who is close to my age and size. We have the same doctor, same hospital, she went back the following Monday and I missed an entire week!

I was so dissappointed, but you just have to follow your body. Tell your boss you need at least a week and just go back sooner if you feel up to it and you have that flexibility.

[allheart 0]

I was banded on 12/21 and am off for 5 weeks. I also had a hernia repair when they did the banding do this may make a difference. I lifted my school bag last week and was in pain for 2 days so the doc said not to go back until 1/28. I know this is longer that most people but I'm thankful for the time - I'm reading as much as I can get my hands on about life after banding and processing/putting in place the lifestyle changes that I need to make this successful.

[ugagirl 0]

I have read were several people went back within a week. I have a desk job, had surgery on Thursday and went back to work Monday.

Each person is different. As you surgeon what he thinks.

Hey Jodie,

I am planning on doing the same thing (surgery Thursday-back to work Monday).

What was it like for you going back so soon? I am worried about it, but I do not have much choice as I don't want to be off a week without pay. I don't have much time off right now (used a lot during the holidays) and I don't want to wait a few months to build up time, so I'm hoping I'll be alright going back so soon. :welldoneclap:

[Mrs SmartyPants 0]

I was out for 2 weeks - and even with that, I was a little out of it my first week back.

[Ms.BearKat11 0]

I thought I would be able to go back to work tomorrow (Monday) after having surgery on Friday, but I can tell that I'm just not ready for it. I'm still in a lot of pain, and even though I have a desk job, I don't need to be sitting down all day, I need to be up walking around. I plan on calling in the morning and returning on Tuesday.

[mia31771 0]

My surgery is scheduled for thursday 01-17 and I plan on being back at work the following monday. I have a desk job and actually live on the farm where I work so I'm sure if I need to go lay down for a bit it will be fine. At least I'm hoping I feel up to it. My dr. seems to think I should be fine to do this, although I am really seeing alot of ppl who took more time.

[juliacleone 1]

I had surgery on Friday, back to work on Tuesday, but I could have gone back on Monday. I just never felt bad.

Cleone