How long did you take off from work?

[orionburn 1,023]

Had surgery on a Wednesday (1/25) and returned to work on Monday 2/13, so about 2 1/2 weeks off. I have a desk job so it wasn't so bad. First week was still somewhat rough due to the lack of energy. My doc wanted me off for 4 weeks but there was no way I could manage that financially.

I felt like I was in between a rock and a hard place. I did have some complications and really could have used another week of rest, but mentally I was going downhill because I was miserable sitting around all day at home. Getting back to work wasn't the easiest thing but mentally it did wonders for me and got my spirits back up. For me I couldn't have imagined going back to working have a physical job or having to be on my feet all day long. After 3 full weeks I probably would have been okay, but not after 2.

[kkami12 52]

3 weeks

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

It will vary depending on the type of work you do. I'm taking 2 weeks and I work a desk job. For a physical job, I'd go closer to the 6 weeks. Also, your doctor can send a note to shorten or lengthen your stay depending on how you feel as well.


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[1poundatatime 174]

5 hours ago, nikkidarrie said:

Early bird here...Im a Financial Controller, so desk work. I would not have been ready to be on my feet ALL day before two weeks. My friend is a nurse and went back after two weeks with an appendix operation. She found that she pushed, pulled and lifted more than she should. Maybe consider a little extra time?

Thanks for this. I'm having surgery out of country, but am seeing my family doctor today and getting a note to be off work shouldn't be a problem. Just need to know for how long to shoot for! The fatigue is my main worry.

[1poundatatime 174]

I think I'll plan for 3 weeks and then see how I'm doing.

Edited February 24, 2017 by 1poundatatime

[thenewdanni78 41]

4 weeks

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