I'm curious as to how much time people needed off after their surgery. It looks like my surgeon recommends at least 2 weeks. I'm a nurse in a busy OB/Gyn clinic, and want to make sure that I'm doing well and have some energy before returning to work. I'm in the office M-F 8-5. Some of my work can be done at my desk, but up I'm and down a lot and see patients throughout the day. My plan was to take 3 weeks off, but I wonder if that's realistic or not. Can you share your experience with me, and let me know how returning to work was after surgery? Thanks for the help!

Jenny

I have a desk job and was able to go back and do fairly well after two weeks. Given how active your job is, two weeks doesn't sound like enough-- three weeks sounds good. Yay, you!

I am a nurse with an up and down job like you described. I went back to work in 10days. I did well except being a little fatigued.

I am taking 3 weeks minimum. I do have a desk job but also have lupus and if my dr had his way I would be out for 5.

I have a desk job, in fact, I work from home. I started some work today, 3 days after surgery (don't tell my doctor) and I plan to go back full time on Monday, after one week. My case is unique, working at him changes everything.

I took 3 weeks and then came back on half days for a week...I had FMLA, and well, I hate my job... so there you go! Up and down a lot will bother your incisions so I would think 3 weeks would be best for you...but consult with your doctor of course!

I have a desk job and only took two weeks but needed more! Take 3 if you can. I was blessed in that we had a winter storm down here that gave me several extra days off. The fatigue is awful. I am four weeks out now and still have periods of Zero Energy. Remember that this is a life changing event for you. If you can take 3 weeks then do it!

I wonder why my surgeon recommended at least 8 weeks off considering the norm seems to be around 3-5 weeks?

I'm curious as to how much time people needed off after their surgery. It looks like my surgeon recommends at least 2 weeks. I'm a nurse in a busy OB/Gyn clinic, and want to make sure that I'm doing well and have some energy before returning to work. I'm in the office M-F 8-5. Some of my work can be done at my desk, but up I'm and down a lot and see patients throughout the day. My plan was to take 3 weeks off, but I wonder if that's realistic or not. Can you share your experience with me, and let me know how returning to work was after surgery? Thanks for the help!

Jenny

I am a nurse manager at a rather busy outpatient clinic. I took 3 weeks off. I could probably go back next week b/c I feel good but I am just so fatigued still from the actually surgery. Our surgeon allows up to 4 weeks. Many ppl on here seem to go back after two weeks if they have a sit down job. Hope this helps. My son and hubby are driving me nuts.... I can't wait to get back.

<p>I wonder why my surgeon recommended at least 8 weeks off considering the norm seems to be around 3-5 weeks? </p>

My surgeon also said 6-8 weeks and I'm using it lol

I'll take as long as I can get. I have paid short term disability. I plan on at least three if not four weeks.

One thing is I really want to get into my routine and also where I work people bring in bagels and donuts and stuff almost every day. I just want to be further along so I don't have to see all that right after surgery.

During the seminar the doctor said he only gives 2 wks off..he said no one requires more than that off..that's ridiculous! Everyone recovers differently. Especially healthcare workers. If I have to beg him I will ask him for 3-4 wks off. .since I'm also in healthcare.

I have a desk job and work from home as well, so that has its advantages. My surgery is 2/25 and I'm taking 2 weeks off. I figure the first week I'll be pretty out of sorts and hopefully the second week I will have some get up and go.

I have a desk job. I was off three weeks. A friend had surgery one week before me and took four weeks off.

Well, I didn't know how long I was supposed to take off, but I had my surgery 2/6/14 and I've been back at work since Monday the 10th. I am self employed so I don't get sick time etc. I'm not gonna lie, two days after the surgery I was like no way. However, I think I am feeling better because I am not sitting in bed. I am at my office and meeting with clients and walking around. I am tired and ready for bed about 8:00pm, but no more than before. The only difficult part so far is making sure I remember to eat and drink properly to keep myself from getting an upset stomach.The first two days were difficult because I hadn't figured out when to eat or drink to keep my tummy from being upset. It seems like if I wait t0o long to eat, I feel nauseated instead of the normal growling tummy. Anyone else get that? I hope that doesn't last.

I was out for two weeks and was tired for the first few days back and fine after that. Only bad part was a bus commute so was in pain when the bus hit a pot hole.. I have an office job so probably easier transition than nursing.