Time Out Of Work

[Tracym1107 47]

Just curious....how long were you out of work after the surgery?? I'm planning to take a week or two....not sure if that is enough time or too much time??

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[mignonsmom 28]

I took off 2 weeks but wish now I would had taken the 4 or 6 weeks the doctor suggested.

[aleyampat 22]

I'm taking 6. Period:) I'm almost one week out and I can't imagine going back to work a week from now.

[angelsmiln 7]

I took 2 1/2 but after returning to work yesterday, I wish I would of taken another week. I struggled with low energy and my mental clarity was shot.

[BBdoodle 483]

I think it all depends on the person. My sister took the whole 6 wks allowed by disability insurance. I took a week and went back to work the following week and worked half days in the office and half days at home. It was difficult but I could not afford to be on disability at 66% of your salary. If I could of taken 6 wks off I would have. I started feeling better and 100% at about 5-6 weeks. It all depends on how you feel. When I was in the hospital I was up walking around that evening there were two other bypass people on my floor, they could not even move. I was told by my doctor to walk - walk- walk.. you will feel better quicker and eliminate the gas sooner - so I did what he said - LOL