How long until you went back to work

[mems 1]

My doc actually advised me not to go back until 2-3 weeks that's why I thought it was bizzare that people go back after just 2-3 days. I hope I'm one of the lucky ones who recover quickly, because I would rather go back sooner.

[Kristine73 1]

It took me approx 10 days. I drive an hour each way over bumpy country roads. But, I also had a hard recovery w/vomiting and dry heaving the first few days. They gave me a partial fill during the surgery. Between the swelling and partial fill, I couldn't drink Water. One they took the partial fill out, my recovery was textbook.

If you arn't having any problems, I don't see the reason for the extended time between surgery and going back to work. Did they do a more extensive surgery than the scope?

Do you do a lot of bending at work? That could be part of the reason.

[mems 1]

My surgery is actually 8/27 it was pushed back a week, :biggrin: but there not doing anything out of the ordinally (that I know of) I actually sit @ work all day so I guess that's a plus

[TSB 1]

My surgery was Tuesday 8/11/09. I originally planned to return to work on Monday 8/17/09. I ended up taking two more days and returned to work on Wednesday 8/19/09. I extended it because I was feeling fatigued still and a bit emotional. I have a desk job, but have to deal with some high conflict situations with people, so wanted to make sure I was feeling okay mentally/emotionally. My surgeon recommended 4 to 6 weeks off of work.

[suzanne.meyers1 0]

I only planned for 4 days off work and ended up needing 2 weeks. And believe me I needed every minute. It was my first surgery and I do not have a high pain tolerance. I was really surprised how it knocked me down. I was really sore. I am a Nurse Practitioner and my job is fairly sedentary so when I went back I was ready. But, boy am I glad I gave it a full two weeks.