My surgery os next month and was trying to plan ahead. Was wondering how much time people took off after surgery

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I have a desk job, and I took a week off. Surgery on a Wednesday, and I went back to work the following Wednesday. In retrospect it would have been better for me to take off 3 more days and return the next Monday. Not because of discomfort, but because my head wasn't in the game. All I could think about was when and what to eat / drink next, etc etc. That did not go away by the following week, but it was a bit less by then.

I am having surgery on March 11th. My FMLA approved 6 weeks off. However, my surgeon said if I have a low impact or desk job, that 2 weeks is just fine. So, I will take 2 weeks off, and if I need longer at least I have it approved.

Edited March 7, 201412 yr by Aileen Pre-Surgery

Ok thank u. I was thinking 6 weeks. I work in a group home with behaviors so it can get physical at times

I have a desk job and I telecommute - I had surgery on a Thursday and started working 1/2 days starting the following Monday. There was one day I worked the whole day, but was really tired. If I had to go to an office, I would have taken the week following surgery off completely. I needed time to rest and take care of myself.

I also have a desk job and work from home, so it's a bit more convenient. I took 2 weeks off and I'm glad I did. It took me a week before I could really focus on anything other than how uncomfortable I felt and my eating schedule. I go back to work on Monday, 3/10/14 and I'm confident that I'll be fine and it doesn't hurt that I can wear pajamas, sweats and a t-shirt:)

Wow thats soon. I thought it would b longer.

I ended up with 3 weeks and then went back to work for half days the first week, which was GREAT for me... it's better to get approved for more time, and not need it as opposed to less time and then you can't get it extended! I'm sure they will welcome you back sooner than you were approved for, if you feel good

Thanks my two cents worth

Thank u. Thats a good idea. But if I get approved for 6 weeks idk if id go back early.lol

I'm a vet tech, so on my feet all day and sometime wrestling critters. Took 1 week off, worked 1/2 days for a week, then full time at 2 weeks post op. Limited my lifting to no more than 20 pounds until week 3.

I was sleeved and on 01/14/2014, I have been very fortunate to not have any issues after surgery so far. I went back to work after two weeks but I do not lift or bend at my job. I sit and work at a computer. I probably could have went back the 2nd week but it took everything I had to learn my new requirements and work hard to meet my requirements. Water 64+ ounces a day, Protein 70+ grams a day, and calories for me was 800 a day. Good Luck and just know no matter how easy or difficult the recovery may be for you, you will make it through and look back one day at it as a distant memory.

I have a desk job and my surgeon has recommended 3-4 weeks off to avoid future complications

I'm a social worker. If u work in a group home I strongly recommend 4-6 weeks

My surgery was 2/20 and I am returning to work next Monday. My doctor didn't really specify how much time I should take off, but two weeks seems like the average time.

Thank u all . I guess ill see what my surgeon says.

Same here, I took 2 weeks. Surgery is 3/18 I go back to work 31st. I've also got an office job and I have a home office so it's helpful.