I have to schedule a date for surgery. Wondering more or less how many days do I need after to recover? If I work with students can I go back to work a day later?

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I guess it just depends. I took 2 weeks off but I only needed a week. The two weeks helped with getting my meals prepared and I wasn't hurting when I went back to work.

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I guess it just depends. I took 2 weeks off but I only needed a week. The two weeks helped with getting my meals prepared and I wasn't hurting when I went back to work.

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Thanks! Maybe I'll be safer if I schedule during the mid winter break rather than rushing the surgery. If I need more time to recover then I could always take a few days after that week.

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Your having major surgery. I don't believe there is a doctor anywhere that would release you to return to work the next day. You definately need time off to heal. The amount of time depends on which surgery your having, your age, your health, your financial situation ect. Read the previous threads on this topic and take your doctors advise.

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I am a teacher too, but I teach virtually. I had surgery Monday, got home Tuesday, and was back to work on Wednesday. If I had been in the brick and mortar though, there is no way. I would have needed at least 2 weeks off.

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I'm a teacher. I took 2 weeks. I might have been able to manage with one, but it would have been very hard. The pain was mostly gone after a week but I was tired and didn't really feel myself. Teachers are always on their feet and the days are long. Take 2 weeks if you can. Don't even consider going back with less than a week off.

Thanks! I will definitely take your advice.

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