I am trying to figure out how many days I will need to take off from work to recover from the surgery. I don't do any lifting at work but I do have to drive about an hour each way and interact with several customers throughout the day. How much time did you take off? How did you feel when you returned? I hear many people say that they have very low energy and are too tired to make it through the day. Any recommendations

I was only off a week before I went back to my desk job.

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I was off 2.5 weeks. I have a desk job and was very tired and didn't make it through the day for the first 1.5 weeks back. I wish I would have taken another week off BUT was so ready to get back into the swing of things. I have a great boss and he had no issue with me leaving early. Told me to take care of me first.

I haven't gone back yet, but I took two weeks. One would've been fine for me though

When I gave birth to my son via csection I was up and about after about 5-6 days so I am guessing the recovery will be similar. I don't want to take off more time then I need because I am using vacation days not sick days since I am not telling anyone at work about my surgery. Has anyone had a csection how do the recovery times compare?

I'm still preop but my doctors office has already filled out my paperwork. They put three weeks down and told me if I need more, they will extend it.

~Amy

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What paper work did they do? Short term disability?

3 weeks. You need to get used to your sleeve. You will have very reduced energy for at least 3 weeks. Don't rush it. I did and I really regretted it.

I'm wondering how long to take off, too. I have a desk job, but I do have to climb pretty steep stairs to get to my office and I commute just over an hour each way in heavy traffic.

I was thinking one week off and one week working from home but I'm really worried it won't be long enough...

I would recommend about a month off. That's how long it took me to feel normal again and handle the rigors of a long commute and day. You can always go back to work early if you're feeling better.

This is faster and easier than a c-section. I took off two weeks. I can go back after 1, I feel great. 2 is perfect though

My Dr said that after two weeks you can't hurt anything. Said its more of an energy issue. I have seen that. I'm taking three weeks and go back to work this week.

Thanks everyone!

I had my surgery on a Monday morning and was back to work the following Monday. As a contractor, I don't get PTO so I couldn't take off any more than necessary. However, that was too short IMO. That first week back at work I felt like crap. By the second week, I felt much better. So for me, 2 weeks off would have been ideal.

I toke a week and a half off. I was very sore it hurt to drive my car

I am anticipating two weeks off of work. I'm hoping to get the two weeks paid by short term disability - then I can save my PTO.