I am currently going through the process and was wondering how much time I would really need off of work. I don't have a lot of vacation and/or sick time to use and since I'm getting this done mid-year, I need to make sure I have some time for sick days etc., if my son gets sick or I get sick and my doctor visits after surgery. My plan was to have surgery on a Wednesday, and go back to work the following Thursday (the day after my post-op follow up). I have a desk job so there is no physical issues, but I really don't want to miss a bunch of work and am even trying to schedule it around a holiday so that is one less day of vacation/sick that I need to use. So what is the reality of what I need.

I am about 2 weeks post op. This is hard to answer as everyone seems to have a different recovery time. I personally took 4 days sick time (had surgery on Tuesday) and worked at home the week following. I needed every bit of those 4 days and the weekend to be at a point I could sit at my desk. Likely if I had an easy commute (my commute is 1.5 hours each way, with 2 trains and a 4 block walk and lots of stairs) I could have gone in that Monday and been ok. Moving slowly, probably a bit of pain as Tylenol and/or Advil did not help me much. But I could have done it. That being said, I've heard others on here say they needed a full 2 weeks and some say they went back to work within a couple days. So it's hard to say how well you will do. Oh, I also had a hernia repair (doc says about 50% patients need this) so that made my recovery a little longer. Good luck!

I have a very physical job so I took 2 weeks. I had quite a bit of pain after my surgery so I would say you need at least 5 days off! A week will be fine.

Take care of yourself!

I am currently going through the process and was wondering how much time I would really need off of work. I don't have a lot of vacation and/or sick time to use and since I'm getting this done mid-year, I need to make sure I have some time for sick days etc., if my son gets sick or I get sick and my doctor visits after surgery. My plan was to have surgery on a Wednesday, and go back to work the following Thursday (the day after my post-op follow up). I have a desk job so there is no physical issues, but I really don't want to miss a bunch of work and am even trying to schedule it around a holiday so that is one less day of vacation/sick that I need to use. So what is the reality of what I need.

I teach college, which requires quite a bit of standing/moving during my classes but sedentary desk time the rest of the day. I had surgery on Friday, went back on Tuesday, went home the second my morning class was over on Tuesday (I was exhausted more than anything), cancelled my Wednesday classes, and then was back for a full day on Thursday. I felt totally fine on Thursday. That was 2-days less than you're planning to take.

For me, the week you're planning on taking off was just the right amount. However, it's probably one of those things you won't know for sure until you experience it.

I work a desk job as well my commute is about an hour each way. I had surgery on Monday and the following Monday I was back to work for 3 days, that was Thanksgiving week. I was tired that week but by the time I went back the Monday after Thanksgiving I was fine.

Thank you for the info. It sounds like I should be able to trudge through the day after my post-op appointment and I'll only have to miss 5 days of work with the way I have it worked out. It seems like being tired may be my biggest issue. Maybe I'll just leave early those days? I also will have a 3 year old to contend with when I'm home....maybe staying at work would be better

I'm open to stories and experience .... so keep em' coming.....

I had surgery on a Monday, attempted out of the house Tuesday evening. No go. Wednesday night, i got out a bit but clearly wasn't the best choice as my husband found a short cut (translates into dirt bouncy road) to the parade route...LOL I survived. Went into work Thursday for an hour or so...too uncomfortable to sit at my desk more than an hour. Enjoyed the weekend at home & a few little outtings. Monday, one week after surgery, back to work no problems. You will be tired because of on top of chasing your 3 yr old, you most likely won't sleep the best for a week or two. Rest when you can.

I had surgery on Tuesday January 25, 2011. I tried to go back to work the following Monday however, I was only able to work half days until Wednesday February 2, 2011. I had problems with nausea.

I am currently going through the process and was wondering how much time I would really need off of work. I don't have a lot of vacation and/or sick time to use and since I'm getting this done mid-year, I need to make sure I have some time for sick days etc., if my son gets sick or I get sick and my doctor visits after surgery. My plan was to have surgery on a Wednesday, and go back to work the following Thursday (the day after my post-op follow up). I have a desk job so there is no physical issues, but I really don't want to miss a bunch of work and am even trying to schedule it around a holiday so that is one less day of vacation/sick that I need to use. So what is the reality of what I need.

I had my surgry on Thursday was back to work the following monday. It was fine really just needed one good day of rest Good Luck

I have a physical job. I took a week off. Surgery Monday and back to work the following Monday and I dug mycar out from under a foot of snow that day too (not the best idea I had lol). I probably could have gone back a couple days sooner though

I have a desk job. Had surgurey on Thursday and back to work on Monday. It hurt but I was able to do it. Good Luck.

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I have an extremely physical job,also had a hernia repair and was back to work in 2 weeks pain free. My surgery is 2 years out now and i've lost 135 lbs! Best of luck to you.