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'm off for 6 weeks.

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I'm off for 6 weeks.

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I'm off for 6 weeks.

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Wow how'd you swing 6 wks

Wow how'd you swing 6 wks

My doctor told me to take rest and left my body heal properly plus I get fully paid

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My dr said 4 to 6 wks.....my surgery was 12/21 and I go for my last follow up with the surgeon 1/28 so I should be released then to return to work.....so approx 5 and half wks off. I am sure it depends on what kind of work one does........but I couldn't going back to work for at least 3 and half to 4 wks at the earliest. My stomach was still very tender and my energy level was down......plus eating every 2 hrs......I honestly couldn't have gone back to work prior to 4 wks, so I am glad I am getting the time off I have.

Good work! Congrats you did an awesome job

With getting the Approval! Best of luck!

My doctor told me to take rest and left my body heal properly plus I get fully paid

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Was it via short term disability

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' date=' 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.[/quote']

Me too. I'm on my third week and I am cleared to workout. The first two weeks I was weak and dizzy. This week I am happy and motivated. I'd say 3weeks is satisfying. I'm taking one more just because I needed a mental health break haha. I'm a social worker.

I was sleeved on Thursday Jan 17 and I go back to work on Monday. So 11 days counting weekends. I work at home so I am sure I will be fine.

I took approximately 4 weeks. I work in HR too, so primarily desk job; though very high stress e.g. labor relations. I worked from home when I felt up to it, but like it's been said before - not everyone has that luxury. I've had a very hard time transitioning e.g. very weak, unable to take in food/fluids, endoscopic surgery last week because of inability to eat. I see my experience is little more extreme than others, but your body will tell you for sure.

I took 6 days off. Surgery was a Wednesday...off the rest of that week & the weekend. That Monday was a holiday. Went back the next day.

I was out for 3 days.

3 days? And you were good? My biggest worry is getting back to work. New (ish) job I worked very hard to get and I can't really take any time off. Im hoping to have surgery on a Thursday and return to work the following Tuesday. I know everyone is different but still it's encouraging to hear 3 days.

Was it via short term disability

Ya fully paid

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Me too. I'm on my third week and I am cleared to workout. The first two weeks I was weak and dizzy. This week I am happy and motivated. I'd say 3weeks is satisfying. I'm taking one more just because I needed a mental health break haha. I'm a social worker.

How are you feeling now? Is everything going smooth? I am schedule for surgery the 30th.

I took off 8 days counting the weekend. I was getting cabin fever! I am a aircraft inspector and didn't really have any problems.

If I would of stayed home I probably would have messed something up , trying to work at home when I had the Damn 15lb lifting limit