Question:
How long before I can go back to work?
since I'm self-pay I have to use vacation time for the surgery. Is it possible for me to be back at work in 7-10 days? I'm primarily at a desk but there is some walking. Nothing very physical. — Jennifer V. (posted on April 13, 2006)
April 13, 2006
i think it depends on the person. I could probably handled it 10 days out
if my job wasn't physical. i really depends on your doctor though and what
you decide between you. Good luck.
— nurse442
April 13, 2006
I returned on day 14, but probably could have returned a couple of days
earlier. I was exhausted for a while, but it is manageable. You may be
able to return around 10 days, but I think 7 would be took soon due to
discomfort and incisions.
Shelly
— scharlier
April 13, 2006
It really depends on the type of surgery. Open vs. laporoscopic (ignore my
spelling blunders) I had lap rny and was out shopping at the end of day 7.
I had little pain and could have gone back to work then. I had 3 weeks
sick leave so I took it and enjoyed the time off to shop for new clothes!!!
— jcrefasi
April 13, 2006
Do your work offer Paid Medical Leave? I will be having the surgery in
June, and I am able to have up to 6 weeks off paid, due to the surgery. So
that way I don't have to use any vacation time. Good Luck!
— danals24
April 13, 2006
I had my surgery last Thursday and am going back to work next Thursday...I
am hoping to be up for full duty. I am a cashier and on my feet for 8
hours. I feel pretty good this week and imagining to feel even better next.
— justmejackie
April 14, 2006
I had my surgery, Lap rny, on Wednesday and I went back to work on Monday.
I was not at a full day, but each day I was able to last longer. By the
following Monday I was back to work full time. I should have taken a week
off, but I thought I could go back earlier. I am primarily at my desk
also. Good luck!!!
— rogeorge
April 14, 2006
I am back to work today on post-op day 11. I feel good. I have a desk job
so I would think you might like to take two weeks just to make sure you had
your strength back.
— lfrancis
April 15, 2006
I had open RNY and was back to work in two weeks. I have a desk job, so it
was more managable. Very tired at the end of the day, but tolerable.
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