How long did your Dr keep you out of work? Is it different time frames for different people?

New me on the way

How long did your Dr keep you out of work? Is it different time frames for different people?

New me on the way

Yep, every doc is different and every patient is different. My doc wanted me to be off work for 2 weeks post op, mainly to let the pain medications leave my system and make it safer to drive.

But I have read posts saying they were back to work 3 days post-op and some posts saying it was 6 weeks post op before they could return. It really depends on how well you recuperate from the surgery.

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My Dr. said 2-3 weeks. I don't even go back to see him till 2 weeks and 1 day out. I can't imagine people going back in less than 1 week. More power to ya I am grateful I have the time to heal and rest b4 going back.

Edited October 28, 201312 yr by kmbrcvzs

Mine said 2-3 weeks but he cleared me to return after 1.5 weeks since I was doing so well!

Tomorrow is my two week post op, and I feel good enough to go back the day after. But I'm scheduled for one more week and I'm taking it.

I'm learning so much about food, nutrition, exercise, and myself--and I'm going to take full advantage of it. I hope to have some really solid habits, plans and strategies by the time I go back.

Oh...and I want to get the last of my windows painted! That's the project I was working on before the surgery.