How long after surgery did you return to work?

[chrystland]

I am going in for surgery on December 1. I was told by my first doctor that recovery would take 2-3 weeks. Then a nurse practitioner that will be helping me file disability papers said that my recovery may take up to three months! I told my work I would be out three weeks and did not prepare at all to be out longer than that. How much recovery time did you take before you went back to work?

[Greece Lover]

good luck with your surgery.  Recovery really depends on the person, obviously.  But, given my experience that what I've been reading on these forums over the past several years, I would caution you that 3 weeks is not a lot of time.  A few reasons: first, you'll be in the hospital for 4-5 days before you even come home.  Second, The balance takes a long time to adjust and come back to close to normal. third, the energy levels take a long time to get back to close to normal.  I've generally heard people say 6 weeks is a more reasonable timeline to return to work. 

So, it might be a good idea to push that timeline back, if only not to put pressure on yourself.

[v357139]

I worked for a big company and went on Disability for 8 weeks.

[chrystland]

I had my surgery and then had to have a second surgery to repair fluid leak. Ended up being in the hospital for 7 days and weakness has been an issue. Luckily no balance or headaches, but I am dealing with facial paralysis (hopefully temporary) and I get tired pretty easily. I definitely need to consider staying out of work longer!

[Greece Lover]

Glad to hear you made it to the other side.  Good luck with your recovery!