Super excited but scared. Told could be back at work in 2-3 weeks but seen others with surgery out for 6-8. What is the best?

I am having surgery September 4, and going back to work the 12th but it's bc I can sit most of the day & not do anything strenuous.

Super excited but scared. Told could be back at work in 2-3 weeks but seen others with surgery out for 6-8. What is the best?

I def think the 6-8 weeks you need to giv your body the time...n then it depends on wat u do...good luck...

I am a nurse in the ER.

I see the doc 8 days after surgery. I can have up to 3 weeks off. I will ask for 2 weeks but I honestly think I will be back in less. I've had laparoscopic surgery before. I do, this time, have a desk job. I have the great type of job where I can fully do the liquid diet without any kind of interruption.

I stayed home for six weeks because my insurance allowed it and my doc signed for it. I could have went back by week five if I had to. But again I do not do any type of lifting at work. I do not have to walk or stand for long periods of time. Three weeks seems kind of early. Your body needs a lot of rest at first.

You're a nurse in the ER? Oh boy. You may want to take the full time off you can. You have a strenuous job. If you don't take care of you, you can't take care of patients, my friend. Take that into consideration.