General question: How much can one take from work? Or how much time is needed?

My doctor said I should take a week off from work. My surgery in on Feb 4th. Consult your doctor, its best to follow his/her orders.

Depends on your job. I work desk job and im taking a week off.

My dr says 10 to 14 days is best. I'm using vacation time, and only have 8 days left to use.

My Dr said 3 weeks but to try to take off 6

My surgery was 1/21. I am taking off 2 weeks, using vacation days. If I had to return tomorrow (one week) I would be able to do so. The added week of rest will be helpful in healing. Pain and energy wise I could go back tomorrow.

I should add I am 40 yr, was released from hospital on Thursday evening and have a desk job.

I don't have enough vacation time nor sick time available.. Can I get disability if I take more 2 weeks off?

I don't have enough vacation time nor sick time available.. Can I get disability if I take more 2 weeks off?

Good question, I'm wondering the same thing.

I am off for 6 weeks

My doctor suggested two weeks but due to the fact that I run a company he said I should take one week off to make sure I get all the fluid intake and concentrate on my post op care and the following week I could go back to work but only half days. He said his fear is that I will get too tired to be stranded at work so he suggested that I could get a ride into work and have my husband pick me up about 3 o'clock in the afternoon and go home to rest.

I am having my surgery on a Monday and I am returning to work the following Monday. Thankfully, I have a job where I can choose my activity level and I have a helper if I need to take a break.

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Absolutely just use FMLA surgery recovery is exactly what FMLA is made for ask you human resources and doctors they should help you out.

I had surgery on the 14th and went back to work today (2 weeks off). I am partly walking/standing and partly sitting. I could have gone back last week, but would have been tired.

Spoke to HR and they said its up to doctor and me. If I'm off more then two weeks then I will qualify for FMLA... I have my surgery next Wednesday and starting my diet as of today. The doctor took me off for two weeks just to help me with the transition period from liquids to soft foods... Good luck everyone!

I took 4 weeks off. If you have short term disability, check with them, they may pay you for taking additional time off. I would also suggest doing FMLA. FMLA is a federal law that is made to protect people's jobs in these cases. You should be eligible for FMLA from day 1, from what I know there is no waiting period.