What is the average recovery time for everybody? How much time has most of ya'll taken off?

I have a new job. I sit on my butt at my desk. I don't want to miss too much time. Thanks so much for everyones support!

I was told at my consultation that I could return to a desk job in about 3 days

I had my surgery Thursday, November 1st and was back to work on Tuesday, the 6th. I also have a desk job and going back wasn't bad at all for me.

Had my surgery on a tuesday and went back to work following tuesday. Could have gone the monday but had my follow up so I just took the day off.

Chris

I had my surgery on a Friday and was back in class on the following Tuesday. I was pretty active (we stand while we practice us scanning and do a lot of bending and reaching) and was fine with three days of recovery.

wow! excellent. thanks!

My surgery is scheduled for Nov 19 (Monday) and I'm taking 2 weeks off and returning to work on Dec 3 (Monday).

I had planned on coming back to work on the 26th - but figured it wouldn't hurt to give myself an additional week

I am a nurse, who works 12 hour shifts, primarily standing, or walking and very little sitting. I had surgery on Monday, and returned to work the following Tuesday (after 1 full week off work) and this was not a problem. Stamina wise, the first day I got a little tired and weak. But no problems 2 days later with 2 consecutive 12 hour work days.. Victoria52

I had surgery on a Friday and went back to work the next Tuesday. I could have gone back on Monday, but it was New Year's day.

I would have had no problem what so ever going back if it hadn't been a holiday. I have a desk job too.

Had the surgery on a Thursday 10/25, went back to work on the following Monday 11/5. Could have gone back a few days earlier but they gave me the time off so I took it.

Surgery a week ago (Thursday 11/8) and was back to work on Monday. Desk job. Recovery wise I was fine and able to work, however the Percocet made me kind of dizzy and thus it was tough to concentrate. I have since switched to Extra Strength Liquid Tylenol, and that has made a big difference with my ability to focus.

I have a fast paced desk job and I was told to take off 2-3 weeks. I had my surgery on a Thursday (10/25) and went back to work about 2.5 wks later on Monday 11/12.

I'm still pretty sore and don't have lots of energy. I think by this friday I'll be back up to 100%. I stretch and walk around a lot.

I have a walk around a lot job..I had surgery 11/1 and took 2 weeks off just for vacation time, not knowing how long recovery would be. Took pain meds thru Sat am, felt really weak and tired until the following Weds. For me it took a week to feel up to getting dressed. After 1 week, no pain at all, not really sore either. I would say take a week just in case...

Doctor told me to take a week too. My office is ok with it. I have vacation the first week of March, a trip I already planned before the surgery. So I am taking January 22-28 off and then February 29-March 9.

I was going to try to get in earlier because of the planned vacation, but they are fine with taking the full week and will equip me with a laptop to work from home.

I had my surgery on a Thursday, he told me that I could go back to work the following Monday, i tried, but could not sit up for that long, so I went home and returned Wednesday, just a little sore, but could work.

i am having surgery on the 19thl and my doctor said 2-3 weeks i do massage therapy so its a little physical so i am taking extra time off. i am scheduled to take 3 weeks off but i am hoping to come back in 2

andrea