can anyone tell me how soon did they go back to work after surgery ? is one week to soon? just worried since i dont get paid for being off

I went back after one week. I teach college so I don't do anything physically strenuous. I don't think I could have done a lot of standing that 2nd week.

My dr recommended at least four weeks. I teach elementary school. I definitely could not keep up w those kids in my current state- one week out.

thanks you guys! i am caseworker so i sit most of the day ., so maybe a week or two will be fine

thanks you guys! i am caseworker so i sit most of the day ., so maybe a week or two will be fine

I'm a case worker as well and took three weeks off after surgery. I could have probably returned after 10 days but was glad I took the three weeks.

I was approved for 4 weeks but went back after three. I wish I had taken the four. I will be one month out on the 17th and find that my energy levels are low now. I had a burst of energy right after the surgery about the time my drain came out and it steadily declined after that. I m sure it is the lack of calories catching up with me. If I were you I would take as much time as you can afford yourself.

My energy levels were super low. I was receiving long term disability payments and my surgeon recommended 4-6 weeks. I ended up taking 6. By the time I went back to work, I was walking the dog, cleaning the house and feeling pretty normal, without naps.

I'm back to work 6 days post op. I make sure I drink my fluids, add flavorless protein to them if I can't get a protein shake down. I'm in a desk job and going back was not a problem AND I thought about good less keeping busy!!

I am a human resource director. I had my surgery on a thursday and went back to work the following monday. I would not recommend this. I was very tired after the first day so I decided to work the rest of the week half days. Great decision.