How much time will i need to take off work after surgery?? Will i be able to go back to work after the procedure? I'm a Medical Assistant and my job is not very physical. Do you think I can go back to work right after the surgery?

The time off constraint has a lot to do with mental acuity. You might be taking a lot of naps in the beginning. I did.

I have a desk job that is as inactive as it comes. I returned to work on day 11 post op. I could have returned before, but I was out of town for my Dad's birthday.

I had a very easy time recovering from surgery. I had no pain and took no pain meds at all. Check with your doctor for recommendations.

It really depends on you and how your surgery goes!

I had a wonderful surgery and hospital stay. basically NO pain, just discomfort. I went back to school on day 5. I also have a desk job. (High School Secretary) and only worked 1/2 day the first 2 days back, but could have stayed all day. Now, I was tired when I went home for that first week.

I also really think it is your personal attitude! I have a fairly high pain threshold and was determined to make it as smooth a transition as I could. Since everything went smooth for me.. it was easy. BUT, every surgery/person is different.

Rhonda

I took 2 weeks of medical leave. I based this on my recovery from gall bladder surgery a few years ago. I felt fine after a week with that one. This one I wanted a little extra time to get used to the new food requirements etc.

I'm taking as long as I can simply because I work in a call center where I can't leave my desk whenever i may need to and am only allowed a certain amount of time off the phone aside from my 30 minute lunch and 1 15 minute break. (they even monitor the time you use in the restroom) With that being said I am going back early if I Have no problems.

I had my procedure done on a Thursday and went back a week from Monday later. I was phsically able to do that, but the biggest mistake I made (as a teacher) was not getting in enough water once I went back. Whenever you go back... DRINK YOUR WATER ALL DAY LONG. Work at it. Hard. It will make all the difference.

My doctor recommended 4 weeks and my job where I am constantly moving and on my feet approved of my time off, they're giving me 5 weeks off and then another 10 days when I go on vacation to Disneyland yayy!