My surgery is on Dec 4th and I'm wondering if it's possible that I can go back to work on the 17th. Is that to soon? I basically sit at a desk all day, but do have to ability to get up and move around when need be. My first post op appointment is the 14th so I guess I'll know if my doc will allow me to go back.

Thanks

John

Should be fine if desk bound. I work in shipping in a warehouse so I had to wait four weeks. Good luck!

Thanks Rhonda... We shall see what my doc says at my first post op appointment.

Everyone is different I went back to work at one month post. But I know I could have went back to my desk job at 2 weeks maybe even 1, but I was off during the summer and enjoyed the time with my daughter that I never have

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I had surgery on a Monday (April 9) and went back to work the following Monday, so I was off one week. I have a desk job, I went to work in the a.m. and then worked from home in the afternoon. I was very lucky that I was able to do that with my job. I did not want to be on disability because they do not pay your full salary. Everyone is different, I had no complications and felt pretty good.

I have a meeting scheduled out of town for eight days after my surgery.

Thanks for all the feedback. Guess I'll just see how I'm feeling.

I am wondering the same thing. I have been saying that I want to stay out for 4 weeks but then I think about it and know that maybe after 1-2 weeks I could go back to work. I sit at a desk most of the day and if something needs done that is heavy or anything I know that I have plenty of people to help. It will be interesting just how long I can stand being away from work and how I will feel then. Congrats on your date and I wish a speedy recovery

I was ready to go back after a week--but, I decided w help if my surgeon to work from home till 3 weeks--that got me through the Liquid Phase which takes a lot of effort and onto soft foods.

I took two weeks off and needed every bit of it, and I have a desk job.

I'm planning for 4 weeks out. My doc recommends that amount of time to fully adjust to new lifestyle. I have to go to a 1 day seminar 9 days after surgery but will still be on liquids. I also will have to coordinate a work project due Dec 21 while I'm out. I have the sick time so I'm gonna use it plus I will get through Christmas too.

I'm an elementary teacher and i went back after 2 weeks off.

I went back in 1 week... I teach too and it was to soon. Needed two weeks ...take your time!