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When does everyone return to work?? Traci

I have been back at work for quite awhile now! i returned part time a week after surgery and full time the second week. It was hard becuase I was SO tired all day, but my energy is finally returning and i can make it through the day AND still have energy when I get home! YOU should take as much time as you and your doctor think is necessary!

Wow...I am glad you are doing better. I couldn't imagine going back to work now...whew. They would have to come looking for me.... Hugs, Traci

It depends on whether you had open or lap. I had open and was told 4-6 weeks. Given that I am two weeks out and feelilng like a wet dishrag, I am not upset about this. Talk to the doc. He/she is the expert on this and knows your case better than anyone. Good luck, Trish

Hi Trish, I wasn't asking when "I" should return to work.... . I asked when you or everyone else was returning to work. I return to work October 2. Hugs, Traci

Hi Traci, I will be returning about Sept 28, one month after surgery. I think I will try to go in a couple of half days that last week I am off. I am a teacher and need to get my energy up for the little darlings! Cindy

Whew! Cindy...that is hard work. I can't imagine. Hugs, Traci

I am a supervisor for a ambulance company, so since I sit in an office most of the time I came back full-time 2 weeks post-op. I was released for full-duty as of 09.05.06. I feel great. I was getting tired sitting at home, so now that I keep myself busy I am feeling better and better each day! I am going to the gym at least 3 times a week (although the past week and it looks like this week too, I will be there 5-6 times in a week). I found that once I started moving and getting back into my normal routine the more energy I got! Best of luck to everyone...hope your recovery is smooth and trouble free! Leslie

Leslie, That is good to know that the energy level increases when you get back to a normal routine...that is my fear. Right now I am getting 10 hours of sleep at night and a daily nap....whew! Hugs, Traci

I only stayed out one week, then worked half days last week and Im struggling to work all day this week, but that is so hard......Im so TIRED all the time.... of course I go on vacation beginning tomorrow so if I can just make it until 5 today I will be ok.... But my surgery was lap not open, and I must say sitting at my desk isnt comfortable at all..........I simply cant wait to get home and SNOOZE!