I took off 1 week and am due back on Wednesday and there is no way I am able to do that! I had my surgery on Tuesday and had a hiatal hernia repaired also...that was a surprise ! I went from post op holding to PCU unit for observation which I stayed the night and was released the next afternoon. I have had severe pain across my left shoulder and a lot of gas pains still,but is getting a little better with each day.. I really was wondering how long everyone took off? How about the pain? Anyone else with a hiatal hernia?

I had 5 days off because of the New Years Holiday. I'm an RN but do case management now on the phone/computer. I wish I had taken another week. 2 weeks would have been about perfect.

I had my surgery on a Wednesday and went back to work the following Monday. Even with a job that doesn't require much lifting, I really could have used a couple more days.