How long did you take off work after having surgery?

I had sugery on a Monday and back to work the following Monday, I would have taken a bit longer but I could not afford to be on disability. I think since I went back to work qicker my recovery time was so much quicker. I worked 1/2 days in the office and 1/2 days at home. I think if you get back to your schedule as quick as possible you recover that much faster. Everyone is different, I had a very easy surgery and transition to a new life style and lots of support.

I took two weeks.....

I go in 2/14 and am taking 2 weeks. I have mostly a desk job.

I took 6 weeks only because I had the sick leave accumulated and had fmla... work for the government. But felt crappy until about week 3 and then started feeling better. If you can take 3-4 weeks I would. It will help you get in your daily requirements at home and figure out what you can and cant do without the added stress of work. Just my opinion.

Thanks!!!

bbdoddle, did you have a hernia repair?

Had the surgery on Tuesday, went back home Thursday, back to work Monday

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I had sugery on a Monday and back to work the following Monday' date=' I would have taken a bit longer but I could not afford to be on disability. I think since I went back to work qicker my recovery time was so much quicker. I worked 1/2 days in the office and 1/2 days at home. I think if you get back to your schedule as quick as possible you recover that much faster. Everyone is different, I had a very easy surgery and transition to a new life style and lots of support.[/quote']

I absolutely second this. I felt much better when I went back. It helped.me.recover fast

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I took 6 weeks & was happy I could. I had a good handle on food & water at that point & knew what my pouch would tolerate for lunch & snack schedule. Water is hard because I get so busy but now I take my water bottle everywhere & that helps.

I am suppose to go back after 2 weeks too. How did u guys do it? I'm nervous. Thinking like I will have tO run to the bathroom to get sick or whatever, how would that work?

Taking two weeks off. I should be fine by then. I think 2 weeks is optimal. You'll be bored and want to go back by then lol

Im taking two weeks too. Supposed to go back next Monday. Just nervous because it's the day I can finally start full liquids and scared about running to the restroom, getting sick, etc.

I took 3 weeks off. I was still a little sore but i work in an office.