Time off/Returning to Work

[303'sJourney 0]

I am looking for some input on how quickly people returned to work. I having surgery on Monday and am looking to return to work on Wednesday... I sit all day at a computer and do collections. No lifting to major walking... How soon did you return? Can you please provide me some insight. Thank you so much!!!

[Libbyjane1976 1]

My surgery was a snowy Wednesday morning and I was back to work by Monday.

[hopeful60 1]

I had my surgery on a Thursday and went back to work on the following tuesday. My port site hurt a little but no big deal. I too have a sitting job.

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

Surgery on Tuesday, back to work on Friday ... but I could have gone back on Thursday if I'd wanted to. I'm a legal assistant and sit all day, no lifting either.

[Glamisbabe909 0]

I had my surgery on my a Friday and went back to work on Monday.. I would recommend you give yourself 2 full days of recovery so you should be good to go back Thursday!!! It sucks being work having the gas pains and you cant get up to walk around alot like u can at home!! Good luck!!

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[smcnair 0]

I was out for 3 weeks, my doctor normally keeps you out for 2, but i had my gallbladder removed as well so I was out an extra week.

[BillOh 15]

I took the doctor recommended 2 weeks, but could have went back after 4 days.

[snereb27 0]

i was off for 3 weeks, but my company has paid short term disability for employees who have been with the company for more than 5 years.

Theres NO way i could have gone back to work in just a few days. Although i wasn't in a lot of pain or anything, I was EXHAUSTED. I went to church 2 days after surgery and needed a 3 hours nap after sitting up for 2 hours.

people can do it, but you might be really tired. just be careful.

[SCTexasGirl 0]

I had my surgery on Wed and was back to work on Mon. No major problems just sore. It all depends on your pain tolerance.

[Jackiepurs31 0]

I had surgery on a Wednesday and was back to work on Monday. I do not have a sit down job. I draw blood in a lab, but I took it slow and felt pretty good. Just a little sore at port site. I remember the first couple days I was pretty much layin around and on my pain meds. Never did have gas pains, but if I were you, I would give yourself at least 4 days. You don't want to over do it. You will know....it depends on how you are feeling. People heal differently. Good luck to you!!!!

[WannaBe1/2TheWoman 0]

I had surgery on Tuesday afternoon (May 5th) and went back to work this past Monday (May 11). I had planned to go back on Friday, but decided to take the extra day, and I'm glad I did. It takes a while for the anesthesia to work it's way out of your body, so you will be tired even if you aren't in any pain.

The first day back at work, I was really tired, but each day since has been much easier, and I feel like I'm back to normal now, after 3 days.

Good luck with your surgery!

[Losing 2 0]

I took 2 weeks (only because I had vacation time). Could have probably gone back in a week. It's more from being tired. Just be careful not to over do it.

Best of luck to you!!

[FailureIsntAnOption 0]

I had my surgery on Friday and returned to work on Monday. I too sit at a desk in front of a computer all day. The only problem I had is my stomach where my port is located hit directly on my desk. No big deal though. You'll be fine.

Good luck! You'll be so glad you did it!

[vikki1012 0]

Did anyone use short term Disability during this time? How did that work out?

[Minxz 0]

I was able to schedule mine on Thursday and had a long weekend so didn't have to go back until Tuesday. I think if I had gone back on Monday it might have been harder but I could have managed. Pain wasn't the problem though I did find sitting up straight put more pressure on the incisions. It was how tired I was.