How long did you take off work?

[DreamsOfSkinny 53]

I just finally got approved after a battle with insurance. I've seen several threads on here about this but I wanted to be more specific.

My job/ins. Benefits are ending in less than 6 weeks. I need to have surgery asap really but at the same time have to be interviewing for a new job. I'm in HR and have desk job. Some meetings and slight lifting and walking. But how long did you take off? Did you take off too long? If you had office job- was 2 weeks enough time to heal?

Thanks!!

[azquilter92 82]

2Weeks should be enough,everyone is different. Good luck

[SexyBack517 15]

I just finally got approved after a battle with insurance. I've seen several threads on here about this but I wanted to be more specific.

My job/ins. Benefits are ending in less than 6 weeks. I need to have surgery asap really but at the same time have to be interviewing for a new job. I'm in HR and have desk job. Some meetings and slight lifting and walking. But how long did you take off? Did you take off too long? If you had office job- was 2 weeks enough time to heal?

Thanks!!

Hi. Some people go to work 5 days after! I just took 8 days off, work Thurs & Fri then weekend hits. I'm a HR Specialist in Lansing, Mi. Take 1 week & see what you feel like. The Dr. will always extend it for you ....

[12345 80]

I took off two & 1/2 weeks and I was fine to go back to work. I'm a teacher and I'm on my feet all the time as well as up and down stairs and lots of walking...and I haven't had any problems. As a matter of fact, I noticed it was way easier to go up stairs than before surgery! I have a lot more energy.

[mrs.thang 19]

I request 2 weeks off.

[delta_girl 931]

I was out for 3 days.

[GeauxForIt 659]

Went back after 2 weeks but I worked 6 hours days for a week.

[Annie B 89]

I took off 2 1/2 weeks as well. I was okay to go back but probably would have benefitted from the extra 1/2 week - not because of discomfort, but because of a lack of energy. If you are able, 2 1/2 to 3 weeks is probably ideal. If not, there are many amazing people who went back to work just days after the surgery. That would not have worked for me - I was on clears for 2 weeks and very weak, on the verge of blacking out many times. I think your post-op diet really impacts your ability to maintain your energy level.

[woman in me 307]

My surgeon said two weeks was recommended but I could go back after 1 week. I have a desk job. He said I would probably feel weak by end of day. My surgery date is 2/25

[lose2win 32]

I just finally got approved after a battle with insurance. I've seen several threads on here about this but I wanted to be more specific.

My job/ins. Benefits are ending in less than 6 weeks. I need to have surgery asap really but at the same time have to be interviewing for a new job. I'm in HR and have desk job. Some meetings and slight lifting and walking. But how long did you take off? Did you take off too long? If you had office job- was 2 weeks enough time to heal?

Thanks!!

I am taking off 4 weeks but every one is different

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[PerezL84 66]

I told my doc I wanted 4weeks off. The first 2weeks is to heal and the other 2 to start a workout routine. Like they say, it takes 21days to create a habit and I am determined in creating good ones. Is a lifestyle change so make sure you give yourself time.

[DUBrookie03 142]

My surgeon prefers that people take as much time as they can because the first few weeks it's hard work to get your fluids/liquids/blended food. I went out 12/24/12 and was approved off until 02/04/13. It depends on your work policy though. I'm getting 100% pay while I'm out, some people don't have that luxury. Take as much time as you possibly can in my opinion!!

[FeeIsMe2 508]

I took a week -- I have a desk job and I was fine,

[DreamsOfSkinny 53]

Went back after 2 weeks but I worked 6 hours days for a week.

I didn't think about this possibly being an option! That's a great idea if someone offers me a position--I can always ask to start off partial days (training, etc.) for the first week or start off on thursday and friday only.

[DreamsOfSkinny 53]

I was out for 3 days.

WOW!! 3 days! I had my gallbladder out in June and that killed me. I had a baby naturally - vaginalky and was walking around right after but gallbladder took me 2 weeks to truly recover :-/ Go figure. Appendix out in 2006- 3rd day I was riding roller coasters.

I really have NO idea what to go by on how I'll heal but only hope it's not like gallbladder.