Post Surgery time off
With 4 of my 6 assessment appointments done tomorrow, things are moving at quite the pace! Since my work wants as much notice as possible regarding time off, I had a question for those who have had the surgery: How much time off does one really need? The orientation said to take 4 weeks, but that seemed excessive to me. Maybe they're thinking time to adjust? I ask because this way, once I have my surgery date, I can book the appropriate time off.
Thanks in advance for the advice!
Orientation - 05/04/13 Social Worker - 08/04/13 Nurse Practitioner - 07/05/13 Nutrition Class - 13/05/13 Psych Assessment - 04/06/19 Nutritionist - 19/06/13 Dr. Urbach - 19/07/13 PATTS - 02/08/13 SURGERY AT TWH - 13/08/13 HW-393 Opti Start-386 SW-347
My surgeon wrote 2-6 weeks on my forms, so of course work started with only granting 2 weeks of short-term disability. I most likely could have pushed for more by getting another note from my family doc or surgeon, but I was actually feeling quite well after the first week and a half or so. I ended up working from home for 1 week, and going back into the office after 3 weeks.
It really depends on what type of work you do (I have a desk job and can eat/drink at anytime), and how you're feeling post-op (I had a really good recovery).
Congrats on being so close to your surgery - exciting times!
Referral - December 2011 * Orientation TWH - March 13th, 2012 * Nurse Practitioner - April 17th, 2012 * Nutrition Class - April 17th, 2012 * Social Worker - April 24th, 2012 * Dietician - May 1st, 2012 * Psych - May 1st, 2012 * Surgeon - August 17th, 2012 * PATTS - Sept. 12th, 2012 * SURGERY TEGH, Dr. Cyriac - October 16th, 2012
Starting Weight - 320 lbs * Current Weight - 178 lbs * Goal Weight - 165 lbs
I am 5 weeks post op. My note said 4-6 weeks. I returned at 4 weeks and have modified hours for last week and this week. I do have a desk job...but found I am very tired. I was surprised at how tired I really am. The bdy needs time to heal, and everyone is different. I would go with what your surgeon says. And depending how u feel after ur surgery. Good luck.
Arlene 
Referred June 26, 2012, Orientation Nov 7, Nurse Nov 19. Dietician and Psychologist Nov 21, Dietician #2 Jan 4, 2013, Final Nurse Jan 24, Meet surgeon Feb 20th, Pre Surgical class Mar 6th, Dr Glazier March 7, PATTS March 7, Surgery April 4th !!!!!
Ref- Aug 2011, Orient ( OWMC )- Nov 11, Transfer to Kingston- May 12, NP, DT,SW,H-pylori ( neg ), BW, Ab US,- Jul 12, NP return Aug 12 ( HBA1C 8.2 ), started insulin - Sept 12, Diabetic Opti Clinic-Jan 11 13 ( HBA1C 7.0 ), pre-op class- Feb 6 13, Surgeon Feb 22 2013 ( Dr. Hagen HRRH ), Dr. Glazier March 18 2013, PATTS Mar 12 2013, Opti Mar 21 2013 Surgery April 4 2013.
I'm taking 6 weeks off. I've got two left and I need them. I still feel very tired and my job is quite physical so I'm glad I have the extra time.
Referral - 12/21/12, Referral Received - 1/10/13, Orientation - 1/21/13, Met Dr. Hagen - 2/20/13, NUT, RN, SW - 3/13/13, Gastroscopy - 3/13/13, Dr. Glazer - 3/21/13, Pick-up Opti - 3/21/13, PATTS - 3/21/13, Surgery - 4/16/13
Orientation - 05/04/13 Social Worker - 08/04/13 Nurse Practitioner - 07/05/13 Nutrition Class - 13/05/13 Psych Assessment - 04/06/19 Nutritionist - 19/06/13 Dr. Urbach - 19/07/13 PATTS - 02/08/13 SURGERY AT TWH - 13/08/13 HW-393 Opti Start-386 SW-347
