February 14, 201511 yr I am wondering how long everyone was off work after surgery. I am at a desk aprox 50% of the time and driving and meetings 50% of the time.
February 14, 201511 yr I had surgery on Sept. 1 and returned to work Sept. 16. I just have a desk job and it was pretty tough making it through the day when I went back. My main issue was fatigue. I was still very tired all of the time.
February 14, 201511 yr I was off only 6 days and it was enough. My goal after surgery was to follow orders and feel as well as can be. I had no issues going back other than being slower than usual. The walking from meeting to meeting also is an added benefit. Good Luck.
February 19, 201511 yr took 2 weeks off. go back next friday. but hoping to start a new job in fact next week because my job is high demand of walking and standing and just moving constantly.. not allowed to sit down
February 19, 201511 yr My surgeon's protocol is 2 weeks and you can go back with restrictions (lifting, pushing/pulling, etc). 3 weeks, go back with no restrictions. I actually requested an additional week so was off for 4 (am a night shift RN and really didn't want to risk re-injury). At 2 weeks, there was no way I could go back. no pain, but still tired very easily and had trouble thinking clearly at times. This is my first night back after just over 4 weeks and am doing ok.
February 19, 201511 yr I had my surgery on Thursday and went to work on Monday. I had no issues, did not feel fatigue, and have been fine. Nobody is the same tho. I have a desk job with some driving to meetings. I haven't taken so much as a Tylenol after surgery so if you're still needing pain meds the story would be different.
February 25, 201511 yr I took a week and a half. The rest of the two week window was part time at work. Full time I went back after 2 weeks.
February 25, 201511 yr 2 weeks, which was a great amount of time to rest, recover, and get used to eating/drinking with my new sleevie.
February 25, 201511 yr My doctor recommended 6 weeks. Luckily, my short-term disability was approved for that long. Initially, I didn't think I would take all that time off but I am SO glad I did. It was a gift to myself - time to solidly create new, healthy habits and to really get to know my 'new' self. It made going back to work enjoyable rather than stressful!
February 25, 201511 yr I had my surgery on a Friday and returned back to work on Wednesday. I'm a RN a work 12+ hour shifts in a hospital. Did two in a row and the girls I work with were great and did any lifting that was needed for me. No problem at all.
I am wondering how long everyone was off work after surgery. I am at a desk aprox 50% of the time and driving and meetings 50% of the time.