How long did you take off work?

[pickles123 0]

If you have a hernia repair it may take longer. It is not that you don't feel like going to work, it is that you don't have the energy if you are on a liquid or soft diet. At least that was my case.

The hernia repair does make it a little more difficult.

[tdtucker 0]

I had surgery 12/9 and will be going back to work tomorrow, 12/14,but only for 1/2 days this week. I had a major hital hernia so still not really strong. I probably could stay all day but I have the vacation time so I am taking it. My surgeon told me that everyone is different and that I would know when it was right for me. My mom took 3 days off and stayed with me the day of surgery and left Friday afternoon 2 days after. I am getting around and doing for myself just fine, just get tired really easy. Hope this helps!

[dolllady 0]

Thanks for all your help. My husband is taking off a week to help me. He has Vacation. I will talk to my surgeon on Wed. about it .

[gbakerc 2]

Had surgery wednesday and went back monday and felt fine.

Greg

[babbs3772 1]

Boy I took at least two weeks off, I was drained and sore, I may have taken a bit more (can't remember now)but I had issues, I had an infection in my breast bone and that caused a whole bunch of issues and pain.

Honestly, my job allowed for a long time off and I took what they allowed, it was wonderful as I was able to get myself mentally ready for my return to work and I needed it - but that is just me.

[Irishbookworm 0]

I was banded on 12/9 and was planning on going back on 12/14, but, my doctor won't release me until I see him on 12/16. I am PERFECTLY capable of going back, but, if I DO go back and something were to happen, I'm afraid insurance would deny paying for anything since I went back to work against medical advice. I'm just going to work from home.

Everyone is different. I "heal well" according to my urologist, but, others may not. I would say a week should be perfect. Even if you're not in any pain and WANT to go back, at least being at home will give you time to re-learn how to eat!

[nkara 0]

I'm still out. Had my surgery on the 12th of November. I don't go back till December 28th. But I'm a CNA in a hospital so my job requires a lot of bending, stretching, lifting etc. I was nervous after 2 weeks when I went back to my doctor because I was not ready at that time. I feel good now but I'm glad I have another 2 weeks to relax and get completely healed.

[msampson 0]

i was off for 1 week and 2 days.. the pain in my left shoulder was sooo irritating for me and it hurt like well you know.

Edited December 14, 2009 by msampson