When did you return to work? How was it going back? Did you wish you had taken more time? Less time?

I'm a bit concerned about returning to work after the sleeve surgery. I am a middle school teacher and am worried I will not have the energy to stand all day and deal with a hundred 12-year-olds! However, it is difficult to be out for long periods of time, and as it stands now, I will only take one week after surgery. My principal is understanding and if I need another week, she will not fight me on it, but it's hard to miss that much instruction and prepare so much for a sub.

I applaud you for what you do! Shaping the future by teaching is amazing. On my BEST day I couldn't deal with 100 12 year olds!!! [emoji51]

Just now, Sherry Rice said:

I applaud you for what you do! Shaping the future by teaching is amazing. On my BEST day I couldn't deal with 100 12 year olds!!!

Thanks, Sherry! It's exhausting and frustrating, but I love those crazy kids!

I have the same question. I only requested one week off.

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I took two weeks off my short term disability kicked in and that really helped . I get so tired in the middle of the day.i am glad I did as I work in a hospital

Thanks for this question. I too teach middle school and will have a hard time taking 2 weeks off.

I had my surgery on 09/21/17 a Thursday & I went back to work the following Thursday. I didn’t have a problem & wanted to go back a few days earlier. I’m not a teacher, however, I have been a substitute teacher in the past. I guess it all depends if you have to move around a lot, standing for long periods of time or lifting? Hope you find the right decision