Is it reasonable to believe i can go back to a semi physical job 1 week after surgery? I haven't had surgery yet I'm just curious if I will have to take more time then a week off which means I would have to postpone my surgery until I get more vacation time

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Edited January 21, 20179 yr by vegas_mimi

Is it reasonable to believe i can go back to a semi physical job 1 week after surgery? I haven't had surgery yet I'm just curious if I will have to take more time then a week off which means I would have to postpone my surgery until I get more vacation pay

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If it makes you feel any better I am having my surgery on Friday and plan to return to work on the following Monday. I hear I will likely just feel very tired but not a lot of pain

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Is it reasonable to believe i can go back to a semi physical job 1 week after surgery? I haven't had surgery yet I'm just curious if I will have to take more time then a week off which means I would have to postpone my surgery until I get more vacation pay

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If it makes you feel any better I am having my surgery on Friday and plan to return to work on the following Monday. I hear I will likely just feel very tired but not a lot of pain

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What do u do for work?

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Dental Hygienist

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Dental Hygienist

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Im hoping ill be ok i stock and order convenience stores. Which no heavy boxes just lot of bending and kneeling and walking and in and out of my car at least 12 to 15 times a day.

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All that bending may be a bit tough but good luck. I hear fatigue is the worst part

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Ask your doctor. Seems like lots of bending, kneeling, getting up etc would be painful.

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It may not be a good idea. You should wait about two weeks. Ask your surgeon though.

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I wouldn't recommend going back this early. Adjusting to your new diet can affect your decision making. I know I am dealing with low blood sugar and being tired because of not getting enough Protein.

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My surgeon recommends going back to work after 2 weeks.

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You won't be able to return back in a week.

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I was off for six weeks. The average time off seems to be about 2-4 weeks.

I was off for six weeks. The average time off seems to be about 2-4 weeks.

Wow cant afford that long! Man im have to tlk to my surgeon!

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I thought that I could go back after 3 weeks but with the exhaustion, dizzy spells and eating only purée made it impossible. I decided to go back after I was ok'd to eat solids. But bending is a definite no-no. Talk to your doctor first.

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There's no way that I could have gone back to work after a week even though i have a desk job. I was still in a good bit of pain and on narcotics. Bending over was painful until week 3. I went back to work after 4 weeks and I'm glad i did. I'm so sorry you don't have more vacation time/ sick time. Whatever you do, try to take it easy and get a lot of sleep when you're not working. Best of luck to you!

I'm off for 6 weeks. I have no intention of rushing back to work even though I have a desk job. I'm fortunate that i have the support of my bosses and supervisors who advised me to stay out the time my surgeon said I should b/c my health comes first. Yes I have bills but I paid my bills in advance knowing I will be out that long

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