How much time should I take off?

[stormy22 0]

My surgery is April 9th yayyyyy! I have a sit down job, I wanted to ask how much time should I take off from work. Is two weeks to little. If you have already had your surgery, how much time did you take off?

[Sadtosaygoodbye 256]

I am a nurse and work in the ER/PACU so I decided to take 6 weeks off. Since you have a sit down job you may not need this much time off. The best way to do it is ask for 3-4 weeks and if you can go back sooner, it's a win win. Also ask your Dr what are the average length of time, most of his/her patients tend to be off work. This may be better to assist you with the time off you need. Congrats on your surgery!!

[bmbrush413 124]

I got approved for 4 weeks. I had thought I'd be able to go back after a week - but I was sadly mistaken. 6 days post-op today and I'm finally starting to feel human, but no way I could go back to work yet. I have a mostly sit-down job though. I'm hoping to go back next week (2 weeks).

[becogolfer 68]

How is it going with the retun to work just1girl? I work as a physical therapist and am not sure if 4 weeks will be enough time.

[Sadtosaygoodbye 256]

How is it going with the retun to work just1girl? I work as a physical therapist and am not sure if 4 weeks will be enough time.

I haven't gone back yet, and I am glad I haven't. I have been having hydration issues and almost passed out Saturday. I am not scheduled to go back until the 2nd week of April. With you being in PT, you should give yourself the max amount of time. You don't want to go back too soon, then have to take off more time. When are you having surgery?

[becogolfer 68]

I am waiting on approval now. I hope to go by mid may. I may try for 6 weeks out.

[butterfly_gal 151]

I have an office sit down job and I took two weeks off. Today was my first day back and it went well. No issues.

[yourbanker 8]

I have a desk job i took one week and one day off. But everyone is different with their recovery. I would tell your employer two weeks and come back early if you feel well enough.