How soon could you go back to teaching?

I am going to have this surgery this summer hopefully and I was wondering if I would be able to be up walking around in five weeks time? Or if I would have to spend quite sometime in a chair teaching. Thank YOU!

I had a lap done on july 3, 2003 and went back to teaching at the end of August. I teach high school, so I could sit more, but I was all right. The thing that got me was the heat! I was wiped out half way through the day since we have no air conditioning at our school. I'm 8 months out now and have no problems...except for those blasted candy bars the kids always seems to be selling. They call me by name!

Yikes! I am taking 9 full days, then 3 half days, then the weekend and then back to full time! Deana

I'm taking 3 weeks off (April 27th surgery-going back May 18th) then I'm getting married in Las Vegas on June 19th! Everyone I've spoken to has said I should be fine, especially since I'm young (29). I just plan to be very strict with my diet, get my protein, drink lots of water, and sit down when I need to!!! Take care

I teach full-day kindergarten to 31 kids in a catholic school. My surgery is this Monday 4/5. I have a two week easter recess and then I plan to go back (maybe can squeeze a few sick days if need be). There's too much coming up for me to be out for. Hope I'm okay to get through it. I can sit for a while (use my aid more) but can't sit all day. Good luck to us all! Melissa

I am planning on taking the week after Easter break off. That puts me back in my first grade class 18 days after surgery....I hope it's enough. My kids are testing the following week!

I went back after 1 week, and was fine. Great, in fact. I had lapRNY on April 12. Aimee

I had my surgery on July 16th and was back to teaching September 3rd .. I was BETTER than I was when school ended in June ... I was able to be up and about and it was great!