How long was it before you went back to work?

[joebloggs]

I'm going back to work on Monday!!! Eeek!  My surgery was on the 11th March but I was in Australia (I work in the UK) so I had to stay there to have all my follow up appointments etc - I got cleared to work from beginning August so that's what's happening.  I feel good - still fatigued but I should be fine for work I reckon.  Cross fingers!

[MissMolly]

This is a good question for a post.  I am approaching the 6 week mark (Monday) and can't fathom going back to work any time soon.  I'm exhausted most of the time.  Especially if I over do it the day before.  I definitely pay for over exerting.  Since I work in the schools, I have until the end of August but am negotiating going back part time initially.  Just to see how it goes.

Molly

[Brendalu]

Four years since my surgery.  many, many complications since.  MS, two strokes and migraines and balance issues.  I finally got approved for disability. There are days I feel like I could go back to work and the next I can't get out of bed.  Each person is totally different and the kind of job you do also affects the time you need to take.  Don't rush things.  Take care of yourself and be kind to yourself.  I'm sure when you are  ready, you will know it!
Brenda

[Joef]

8 weeks for me ...(and I was pushing it)  It would of been longer... but I was lucky,  my job was on the way for my wife... so for 3 months after starting... she drove most of the time .. and I drove when I felt up to it....     (80 mile round trip at raceway/highway speeds)

[AMD]

4 months for me, but only due to may rare complications.  was only supposed to be 4-6 weeks

[Samjones]

I went back to work right away, being a say home mom is a job you cant stay off of...    But luckly my husband was a great help and my children are not teens but are getting there so they were helping me out you could say I was part time mom.  I cooked and walked around the house, my family didnt let me do much..  I followed my post op care procedures and I guess thats what counts..  I also think that it all depends on the person.  When I gave birth to my first child I asked to be discharged after 6 hours came home cooked and cleaned...  not everyone can tolarate tha, but we have to be strong and not force ourselves to do more then we can but to do what we can...  I guess I was so excited about find the best surgeon and Dr. Shahinian was able to resect the entire tumor that I thought thats it I am backto myself again...

[hruss]

I got operated (last surgery out of 3) in Oct 08 and came back to work in April 09. It took me longer than the previous surgeries (only 3 months per each) because I had a lot of balance issuse, facial papralysis and eye problems - actually still have the eye problems

hrissy

[mimoore]

I went back to work after 12 weeks (part time) teaching kindergarten.  I was exhausted and slept most of my days off. I was kind to myself and after working there was not much energy left. I am great now 14 months post op and need to remind myself to slow down.
Michelle