how long before returning to work

How long was you all out from work before returning i know things can happen and make it take longer but on average? I cant be out more than 2 weeks so im kind of concerned

I was out for 3, but I also had my gallbladder removed and an esophogial ulcer repaired so I had a little more done than the average DS.  Fortunately I have a desk job.  I was really tired the first week back but it got better.  I did find that if I sat too long I started to get achy, like everything was getting squished, so I'd get up every hour or so and walk around.

Do you think planning to be out to weeks is unrealistic? I am lucky enough to have a desk job now to and i know it would be easier than being on my feet all day....i worked @ walmart for a few years i dont think if i was still working there i would even consider 2 weeks..

I probably could have gone back after 2 weeks, but I realized early on in week 2 I blew it my first week home.  Didn't get enough water, wasn't eating enough, so I didn't feel ready.  Was VERY light-headed and exhausted by the simplest tasks.  It took me another week to make up for the first week and get myself back into "shape". 

 

Make sure you behave and get your water in!  That's the one thing I'd do over, pay more attention to my fluids.

 

By the 3rd week, I was done sleeping all the time and getting bored being at home.  But everybody's different....

I have a desk job, but I was out for a month... I was so weak there was no way I could stand 8 hours being Dillbert.

I was out 6 weeks, but probably could've gone back at 5.  There's no way in hell I could've gone back at 2 weeks.  Of course, everyone is different.

I only had 3 weeks to take, so I guess you make do when you have to.  Dr. wanted me out 6 but originally told me I could go back after 2 if all went well.  Since I didn't do what I was supposed to, the first week was hellish.  My fault.

I had a complete hysterectomy in january and have used the full 12 weeks of FMLA.. thats the reason I am asking.... I hope my boss works with me... I wish they would hurry up and let us work from home :( anyways thanks ladies for answering my questions... so nervous and excited to get this journey started... I have been over 300lbs since I was 18 and pregnant with my 1st daughter... so I am ready... its time momma took care of herself... my oldest is now 18 and my baby is 17 and shew... I just dont have enough energy! anyways pray for me! and yall look wonderful! I love looking at the pictures before and afters! gives me hope

I was out 2 weeks. Desk job also. But, I had an amazing recovery - no nausea, no diaherra, little pain. I was getting all 100 g of protein in by the time I went back. I did get tired, but that was because I would walk between bldgs for mtgs and walk in the pool for half hr after work. But I upped my iron, and it seems to have helped alot. Today started my 2nd week back. Feeling even better than last week

Wow, Kandrus...impressive!  You go!