I work in retail. eight hours a day average. on my feet walking, bending leaning, etc. for those who have had the surgery and work retail how long were you out? also how long after before you drove by yourself (without pain meds of course) ?

thanks

I drove the day after I got home from the hospital, which was 5 days post op. I went back to work after 2 weeks. Once started on mushies, my energy was much closer to normal.

I drove the day I got home (also 5 days post-op) and Bearded drove himself home (I don't drive fast enough for him) after his surgery - 4 days post op. Neither of us had pain meds after leaving the hospital.

This is a good question.

I am a private duty homecare provider for a man with Alzheimers. No stairs, no lifting, honestly probably no more "work" than being at home. I'll bet I can even manage a nap or two if needed. I'm having surgery on a Monday and plan to return to work on the following Tuesday. That's Christmas week so I'll have a short week with a break in the middle for Christmas day (no work that day).

Is this realistic or do I need to plan on two weeks off work?

Tracy

Tracey - entirely realistic - I had surgery on Friday and returned to work on Thursday - I had planned to return on Wed. but had some intestinal issues so stayed home close to the bathroom.

Thanks for the quick answer!

Tracy