Realistically how much time should I take off from work after surgery? My Dr says only one week but that doesn't seem like enough time to recoup and adjust. I've been reading a lot about fatigue and vomiting for weeks after surgery. I'm a dental hygienist and I can't excuse myself in the middle of an appt because I suddenly get sick. In your experience how much time is needed after surgery?

I scheduled two weeks off from work and ended up going back ten days after surgery. I could have gone back after a week but I wanted to make completely sure I was ready.

Everyone is different. After 4 days post-op, I wasn't in a ton of pain, I was getting in my fluids, my Proteins and didn't have any gas, stomach issues or constipation. In fact I never really felt nauseous or too uncomfortable from gas. By day five I was able to get through an entire day without needing a nap.

While I will admit my first week back after surgery was a little rough due to Vitamin schedules, Fluid intake, head hunger and yucky Protein shakes; I don't regret going back less than two weeks post-op.

I'm only taking 1.5wks off, going back Monday. I didn't have any nausea or incisional pain. I'm sure I'll be tired but I'll deal with it.