Sorry if this is a repeat question. I know everyone's recovery time is different, so I was just trying to get an idea how long it was necessary to be off work. I have a desk job btw. Thanks for your input. I was thinking 3 weeks, us that realistic?

I was back to work after 2 weeks...and I had absolutely no problems.

I had surgery on a Tuesday and was back at the office Monday (6 days) I felt fine, a little tired after the day, but I expected that.

Good luck!

I have a desk job as well and took my 3 weeks. I probably couldve gone back after 2 though but I was still fighting feeling weak from limited calories but by 3 weeks I had that all under control.

I'm really glad someone posted this. I have a desk job--unless I have to travel which I do very frequently. I typically have a 20 lb backpack on me, plus a rolling bag that I take, that I then have to haul all over the place, lift into the overhead bin, walk all over the airport, etc. Not to mention, figure out how to eat liquids, or semi-soft foods in airports.

How did others deal with this? I'm wondering if I should just turn down any travel for a 3 weeks, or if I will be good to travel before then? Again I too realize everyone is different but looking for guidelines. Thanks!

I scheduled my leave from July 30th to August 16th. I'm a Nurse, but I don't do any Patient lifting or turning (I'm a Psych Nurse and only work from the eyebrows up )

I'm hoping 2 weeks will be enough.

Surgery Thursday. Half day at Monday. Full day Tuesday. No lifting and just a desk job though.

6 weeks. I do heavy lifting.

My surgery isn't until 8/9. I'm having it Friday and going back on Thursday.

Personally, I have to take 8 weeks off. My surgeon has an 8 week lifting restriction of nothing over 5 lbs. I am not allowed to work with a restriction like that, but likely have short term disability. I am expected to get quite bored, cuz I know I will be ready to go back way before that. The only silver lining is I will get through my liquid and purée stages and be moving to more "normal" foods by the time I am back to work. That will make things easier.

I took 3 full weeks off then went back to work 1/2 days the first week back. This is a major surgery, I felt it was important to take the time to let my body and mind heal... And it was definitely easier to get through the puréed phase at home!

Sorry if this is a repeat question. I know everyone's recovery time is different, so I was just trying to get an idea how long it was necessary to be off work. I have a desk job btw. Thanks for your input. I was thinking 3 weeks, us that realistic?

I asked and asked and was told repeatedly that it would be two weeks. Two weeks were up, I return to work, check emails, and find one from HR saying I was approved for 3 weeks!

Honestly tho, it was 1 week of recovery and two weeks of vacation!