Time off work?

[LundyLane 0]

Ok I will be honest I feel GREAT!

Doctor said he will write me off for 2 weeks but TONS of people at work have taken 4 weeks (after going back for the 2 week check and saying they need more time) and I want to too I won't lie.

I have never called in sick so I figured I am owed it :w00t: Right? (looking for an excuse to take the time off) LOL

I work at a call center and I will literally have to sit at a desk tied to a headset for 7 hours out of the 8 hour day.

How long did YOU take off work and did you really need it????? Lets all be honest now............ :wink2:

Anyone get 4 weeks out of Dr. Teel? :thumbup:

[pinkdots410 1]

Today is my first day back.

I took 2 weeks off, and I think it was the perfect amount of time. I like to keep busy and I missed my team (I am an executive assistant). I enjoyed 2 weeks of cleaning my house, running errands, watching movies, reading, working on my wedding planning business... it was nice. But I was ready to go back to work!

My job offers 12 weeks of paid leave - I was so tempted to take the full 12 weeks (my doctor would have written the not for whatever I said I needed)...glad I just took the 2 weeks.

[sshaw9126 0]

I had my surgery on Thursday and was back to work the next Tuesday. I probably should have taken a week off because I was in pain the first few days back. I think a week is plenty, but if you can get more off....go for it!

[YoungNy 1]

I work at the airport, so I'm on my feet all day and lifting heavy bags (30-60 lbs) so I'm 2 weeks with hopefully a few weeks on light duty once I go back. Today is my last day of work until the 17th.

[Coco6399 0]

I took three weeks off just to be on the safe side, however I will go back to work in two weeks because I feel great.

[StLouisGal 1]

I work at the airport, so I'm on my feet all day and lifting heavy bags (30-60 lbs) so I'm 2 weeks with hopefully a few weeks on light duty once I go back. Today is my last day of work until the 17th.

Good luck tomorrow!

I was off two weeks. I probably could have managed after one but I was still pretty worn out after minimal exertion so I took the second week. My doctor would have written up to six weeks but I thought that was a bit excessive. I was pretty drained after the first few days but I got back into the routine pretty quickly. I was ready to go back because I was getting bored with being at home alone.

The only concern I would have about TDPW4 is sitting that long without a break. You are still at risk for blood clots so make sure you walk around a bit after every hour or so. If you can't do that you have a legitimate reason for staying home for another week or two.

[Northwest_Nance 0]

I had my surgery on Thursday, May 15th and I took off all of the following week. Then it was a long weekend for Memorial Day, so I was off 2 weeks. If I really had to I could have gone back to work earlier but I have a habit of pushing myself and rushing back before I should. I decided this was a big step in my life and I wanted to give myself time to heal and be good to ME. About 7 days after surgery I went out and pampered myself -- bought a couple of new outfits (I was careful not to spend too much - I don't expect those new clothes to fit me past the summer!) and I got a facial. It was wonderful.

I was still having port pain and I was getting tired easily, so I think I was justified in taking that time off anyway. (I am an executive assistant too).

I say take whatever time you can -- you've made a huge decision to do something so positive for yourself -- and this is your time to be good to you!

[cowgrrl 0]

I work at a preschool so lifting kids is part of my day (diaper changes). I took the summer off so I would have plenty of time to recover but my Dr talked like it would not be a problem once I went back in the fall.

[catseye 0]

My surgery is on June 13, and I'm planning to take two weeks (plus a couple days before surgery -- I really don't want to do my clear-liquid-cleanse day while working, ew).

I've never had any surgery before, and I'm not sure how quickly or slowly I'll recover. I figure two weeks is safe. If I need to take longer or if I want to take half days when I get back, my boss has given me full blessing to take what I need.

My whole surgery (plus all the pre-approval dieting my insurance company provided) has been under an FMLA leave, so that offers me extra protection, too.

- jen

[nesser081982 0]

I only took four days off. I had my surgery on a Tuesday, and went back to work the following Monday. I wasn't as sore on Monday as much as I just felt physically worn out and wiped. I probably could have used a few more days at home.

[Fdiljn 0]

I would think you should listen to your body and take what ever time you need to take. I expect to take a week off but will do more if necessary. I do not want to take more than necessary in case I experience complications down the road. I want my boss and coworders to think of this as a positive thing and if I am not there someone else has to cover my work and I not want to take advantage. My health of course will be the deciding factor.

[rockchick 0]

I took two weeks off work & felt ok, a little tired at times but as I was only on liquids, I figured that was more to do with nutrition.

When I went back to work on the 15th day, although I felt ok, I am a supervisor in a call-centre-type environment & was almost in tears after 6 hours. Sitting up in a chair is nothing like lounging on the settee, in front of the tv. I was in real discomfort around my stomach & could not sit comfortably in my chair. I had to go outside for air on the one day, as I was feeling sick with the pain. This really surprised me, as I was mentally prepared for work & I'd read on here about people going back to work after just a couple of days.

I did 8hr shifts for two days, over the weekend, as there is no-one higher than me in then, but on the Monday, I went to my boss & she let me do reduced hours, 6hrs the first week & 8hrs last week. Today was my first 10hr shift & it was fine.

I've come to realise that everyone is different & don't put an undue pressure on yourself to meet unrealistic goals, just go by what your body tells you! Its important to put yourself first & let your body heal itself.

Good luck with your journey!

Suzi

[flstfgirl 0]

I work in a call center too....I took 2 weeks off and during the second week I was feeling really pretty good. I was starting to feel sort of guilty about being off and feeling so good as well as a little (and JUST a little, mind you) bored. Well, a couple days after I went back to work I woke up feeling very nauseated and super tired so I called off. I was really glad I took the full two weeks and looking back I think 1/2 days my first week back would not have been a bad idea. Not that my work is physically hard, but sitting at that desk, like you...tied to a headset for the workday, it can get very draining. I say milk it for as long as you can LOL!!!

[Lunabeane 2]

Take as much time off as you can get! You can get your diet under control and start an exercise regimen. You'll feel great when you go back.