I just called my doctor office regarding how much time I should take off work. I was told for sedentary work 2 weeks. That doesn't sound like much healing time. How long were you off work?

I took 2 weeks but could have went back after 1 week. The worst part is the first few days after that its not a big deal. I have had other surgeries way worse. Such as implants, wisdom teeth and pregnancy

My doctor said 6 weeks. I have a desk job and took off 4. I am 4 days from surgery and don't see how I am going to make the full 4 weeks. I'm not in much pain.

Dr encouraged the full 6, and I took 5. It was boring but a blessing. I am fortunate to have accrued sick time so it was a time to decompress from work. I had had a hysterectomy a few years back and while this seemed more painful (adhesions), I was more fatigued with hysterectomy.

But, this is a big deal and if you have the sick time or can afford to take the time off, do it! Heck, I got cupboards cleaned, and wallpaper stripped, and some Christmas shopping done.