How long were you out of work?

[jfzimmerman 50]

My surgery is scheduled for August 5th. yay!

Just wondering about how long most people were out of work. My surgeon is saying 2 to 4 weeks?

What's the average?

[tryinagain2day 38]

I had surgery mid day on a Wednesday went back to work on Monday and then took Tuesday and Wednesday off. I would say best to take 2 weeks off. Now at three weeks out I feel almost 100%.

[imsoglad56 402]

I took off 11 days. Had surgery on a Thursday, took off the next week and was back to work the following Monday. It was plenty of time and I felt great going back to work.

[alindsey 230]

6 weeks it was perfect for me as a nurse my job is super physical so it was plenty of time!

[mizzlane13 48]

my surgery is scheduled for aug 14th and my doctor said 1-2 weeks for me because of my job. good luck to you!

[1SlimmerMe 122]

I have a sedentary job, I took 2 weeks.

My husband has a physically active job, so he took 6 weeks.

Edited July 23, 2015 by 1SlimmerMe

[FutureMrs.Bee 56]

I was out for 2 week...

[jfzimmerman 50]

Thank everyone! I appreciate the feedback.

Good luck to you to @@mizzlane13

Edited July 23, 2015 by jfzimmerman

[jane13 2,256]

@@jfzimmerman - I have an active job and I am also required to lift up to 40lbs by myself. Luckily I have an understanding workmate who said "I got it" and I was back on May 18th (Monday). I had surgery on Wednesday (the 6th of May).

I could've come back probably the following Monday after surgery. I think me being mobile at home, the weekend & week following the surgery, helped me be pain free. No gas pains, cramps, etc.

Edited July 23, 2015 by jane13

[TXTinana 269]

I am having surgery on 8/17 and going back to work one week later on 8/24. My coordinator said I should be fine as I have a desk job for the most part with no strenuous activity. I sure hope so...

Edited July 23, 2015 by TXTinana

[AnA92212 577]

I took off 4 days. Back to work full duty. I also had a baby 7 weeks before Surgery and was back to dull mommy duty in 3 days.

[Soapandcandlequeen 124]

I took the entire 8 weeks off. My surgeon recommended at least 4 to 6 weeks. So many things happen and some people get nauseous, can't keep Water down etc.

[keddykat75 57]

I plan on taking a week

[mizzlane13 48]

Thanks @@jfzimmerman

[wheezysmom 146]

I am a personal assistant so I took two weeks off. That was the perfect amount of time. By then, I didn't need pain meds during the day and was able to stay awake.