WOW! Here I GO!!

Surgeons office called yesterday.  I am scheduled for surgery on March 10th! I just about had a heart attack! I was expecting April or May even!

I am so happy but pretty nervous. I am sure some of you know exactly how I am feeling.  I go for my pre-op testing on the 17th.

I was wondering. My job requires me to sit at a desk (no lifting or physical labor). I know Dr. Evenson said that he thinks I will be able to get back to work in two weeks as long as there are no complications.  I was just wondering if anyone has gone back earlier than two weeks?

Congrats! This is a very exciting but nervous time...just relax and enjoy the ride....keep us posted on how things are going :)

hugs
Kim

I went back after 8 days.  It was for a desk job as well.  My only thing was getting tired and keeping the fluids going.  I hope you have all the success and luck in the world.  I have done great with mine and love it more every day!

Huge hugs,
Tracy

I went back to work 1/2 days the second week and full days the third week.  I was glad I went back 1/2 days to do mail, make phone call, get my feet wet.  It made it a little easier for me because I was TIRED after sitting up for 4 hours. 

Frankie

forgot to tell you Congrats on your surgery!!

Frankie  <--- airhead

Congrats! The same thing happened to me. I expected my surgery after the first of the year and about died when they told me I was scheduled for Dec 17th! But less time to sit and worry, right? I thought I wanted to go back after 2 weeks, but I was no where near ready. I say, take your time and learn your new routine!

Congratulations on your surgery date.  That is great.  Mine date came quicker than I thought it would too.  It does give you a lot less time to think about it.  I would use yourself as your judge to decide when to go back to work, if you can.

Carol

Congratulations! Don't worry, be happy! (I just made that up...)

Honestly, you will be so glad you did this. I went back to work full-time after two weeks at the Post Office and did just fine. I had a little help with the heavy tubs, but other than that, I handled being on my feet and moving around quite a bit just fine. Everyone is different, of course, so you'll just have to "listen to your body" and do what it tells you.

Best of luck!
Jenny

Congrats!

I know how you ae feeling.  The time will fly by and be here before you know it.!  I was scheduled quickly, like you.

I am on my feet and up and down, taking care of patients daily.  I went back to my full job after 2 weeks.  While at home I helped my hubby paint, decorated for Christmas and cleaned for family staying with us from out of town and tolerated it well.

Everyone is different. You have to trust your instincts.  Only you will know what you can handle.  Whatever you decide, I'm sure you'll do fantastic!!

...and just in time for spring...You'll have 2 reasons to be excited!

Michelle

Congrats on your upcoming surgery, it is so exciting!!!  Remember the only silly question is the one you don't ask...now thats silly.  Any questions you might have I am sure that one of us asked the same question and will be happy to answer it for you.

As far as getting back to work, I think it is so different for each of us its kind of hard to generalize it.  I felt like crap, there is no way I could have worked until about 2 1/2 weeks out and for a really physical job I am thinking it would have probably been a month out.  I had a reaction to the pain meds while in the hospital and did quite a bit of throwing up so that may have contributed to my soreness. 

Jeannie