The post op return to work

[nurse247 74]

How long did you all have to take off for work for this procedure? I don't want to be out for long.

[rking 484]

I had surgery on Tuesday and could have gone back to work the next Monday or Tuesday if I had to but was off the week for thanksgiving.

[TinyTink 268]

I will be going back on Monday, which will be my 10th postop day. I'm sure I'll be able to manage, as I could have gone back already if I needed to. My only issue is quick bathroom trips from the antibiotic I'm still on. Everyone is different so you'll have to see how you do. Best results will come from following all of your instructions. Walk, walk, walk, drink, drink, drink, follow your food plan and Celebrate your new life!

[teacherstrube 16]

I took off three weeks. I am a middle school teacher so I worried about leaving my student for so long. After I went back I struggled for weeks and missed multiple days each week due to terrible fatigue or dehydration. I think it really depends on the physical demands of your job.

[QuilterGal 216]

I took three weeks. I could have gone back after two weeks, but I feel that third week was important for me. I struggled with panic attacks after surgery and I didn't feel like myself emotionally until week three.

[jj7481 363]

I was off of restriction after two weeks and back to work 3 days after that. So, back to full duty 2 1/2 wks.

[lili2333 18]

I took off a week. Surgery was on a Tuesday and I went back on a Tuesday. Could have used and extra day but it definitely was not traumatic and it got me feeling back to normal.

[nurse247 74]

I am hoping to have surgery on a Friday and with the weekend days it'll be mince days off.

[francheskii 28]

I was out 5 weeks. Not only was I able to adjust to my new lifestyle, I was able to get a regular workout program going...which I need to get back on.

[Mzdiggs 169]

I had my surgery on the 12th. I am taking 3 weeks so that I can continue to adjust to my new way of eating. For me I am taking the extra week to focus on me. Learning how to put be first even though I am an empty nester and single now, it's a matter of breaking old habits and learning new ones and developing the "me" first attitude.

[prettyCali916 299]

I'm taking one week. Surgery scheduled for Monday 2/1 and going back on Monday 2/8. Luckily I'm scheduled off that following Friday already and the next Monday, is a State holiday so I'm off which makes the weekend of my return a long 4 day weekend. Hopefully that all helps with the transition back to work.