How Long Out Of Work?!

 I get sleeved on Wednesday 4/25/12 and will be returning on Monday 4/30/2012. Is this enough time for me to got back to my position as a receptionist. My employer is aware that I wont be able to lift things and ill mostly be answering the phone. I know everyone is different but what was your experience. 

It is dependant on job requirements and Dr.s . I have heard of some out for 5 days, 3 weeks etc. I was ut for 6 weeks as my job requires lifting. I also had a drain for the first 10 days so it would have sucked to go to work.

Good luck and you will be fine. Congrats.

 I was also out for 6 weeks and I needed it. It took me that long to feel like I could stay up all day (took even longer for the energy to come back), eat enough to not feel dizzy, walk more than a short distance, etc. I drive a lot and lift things in my job - maybe could have gone back at 4-5 weeks if my job was very sedentary. I find most surgeons are unrealistic about time off from work and not everyone has a quick and easy recovery. There are many here who went back to work quickly but I wish I had had more realistic expectations. 

I took 6 weeks off and sooo glad I did. It was more for my emotional healing than physical. I am thankful that I took that long and would not change it if I had to do it over again. I do know of people that went back to work much sooner and still did well so its a personal choice! Sending positive vibes your way and praying all goes well.

 I had my surgery on Wed and back to work Tues.

I had surgery on Wednesday, April 11th and went back to work today.  I sit all day with ocassional walking to someone's office for a meeting.

6 weeks...I Could have gone back a little sooner but I'M GLAD I took the 6 weeks.

I was back at one week out. I am a hairdresser and felt just fine.
Julie