As I get further into the process it seems like I have more and more questions. Those of you have simple desk jobs...how long were you out of work after your surgery and how long were you in-patient?

@@JacksdadShane -- I'm a writer, work at home, so I do have a desk job - I had bypass surgery on a Thursday morning, home from hospital Saturday - on Monday, I was okay to check emails, etc., and I'd say working light and part time later that week, full-time by week 3. Of course, it helps I work at home - but, barring complications, (and everyone's different...), a couple of weeks off probably is fine -- search on here, there have been threads before about this very topic with lots of responses -- best of luck!

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I was off for a total of 3 weeks although I worked from home after week 1. After that I worked one more week doing 1/2 days. I was tired that week but nothing a little nap didn't fix.

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If I get cleared to go back on Thursday it will be 6 weeks for me. But I don't have a desk job.

I have a desk job that I can work from home part of the time. I am only planning to take 1 week off and then work from home for a week. I would like to be back in the office in week 3. I am assuming all will go well. Does this appear to be to aggressive?

That is what I would like to do as well @lose2behealthy. Short term disablity prob doesnt apply to elective surgery.

I would check with your HR department. It's medically necessary surgery, so there's a chance it could be covered by short term disability through your employer.

That is what I would like to do as well @lose2behealthy. Short term disablity prob doesnt apply to elective surgery.