Work

Those who work, how long did you take off, I'm hoping to go back in 2 1/2 weeks. I know it depends in what you do also!

I went back after two weeks, but wished i had gone part time the third week.

I was 51 years old when I had the surgery done.  Went in on Friday, home on Sunday, driving myself on Tuesday, back to work the following Monday.  I did shorter days that Monday and Tuesday and was back to full days on Wednesday.  I didn't feel like I needed any extra time.  

I had surgery 01/07, was released from hospital on 01/09, and went back to work 01/12. I missed the days I was in the hospital only. 

I'm still pre-op but have a home based office. I'm only planning on taking 1 week.

I was 59 yrs old when I had my surgery.  I had decided to close my business down for 2 weeks and let my clients know it might be a few more weeks before I was back up to speed. 

I was home for three days and bored to tears so I went back to work at 7 days out.  I have felt great ever since and was just careful not to lift for a few weeks. 

I never needed pain medication so I was back driving 2 days after surgery. 

Thanks everyone! I'm a visiting nurse, I don't do any lifting, so I'm hoping I'll be back in 2 1/2- 3 weeks! Very reassuring and encouraging to hear your stories!

I think that's ample time :)

I'm only taking off 1 week.

I took off 5 days. I felt great when I returned to work. I had surgery on a Friday and then took the following week off and returned monday. 

52 year old, medical assistant, 10 days off post op, no problems