I am a first grade teacher that is going to be sleeved in January. I need to have my lesson plans prepared for my substitute teacher. How long is the average recovery? Typically, how long does a doctor keep you off of work?

I think it varies, but my doctor told me to take two weeks. Which I couldn't, but I have a desk job, so I managed after 10 days ok. I would say take two weeks at least. More if you can. I was feeling right as rain by week 3, but then there is the whole getting back on solid or mushy food thing that follows...Im sure others will chime in with their experience. always good to have a backup plan in case you need to stay out longer, too, of course...

sleeved 10/21/10

I have surgery next Weds. and will be back to school teaching on monday.

I say, give yourself 2 weeks. I found that even though I was gung-ho to go get stuff done after a week, I'd tire out very quickly. If you start earlier, you may crash after a few hours on the job. Plus who knows how easy of a recovery you're going to have. Mine was relatively uneventful, off painkillers after day 5, but I've seen posts about people who were in quite a bit of pain.