How many weeks after surgery before going back to work

Just wondering how long is the average time to be off work after the surgery?

It depends on what kind of work you do.  I have an office job and was given 4 weeks.  Some try earlier some take longer.

Cathy

I am a PSW and was told six weeks.

I was told 4-6 weeks, depending on how I do post-op and because my job requires heavy lifting they said probably 6 weeks :-)

Here in Ottawa, they request a minimum of four weeks for your recovery. However, depending on the type of job you do, it can be more than that. I work at a desk in an office. They still wanted me off for four weeks. If I had heavy lifting or a lot of bending, stretching, etc., it would likely be six weeks or more.

im a desk Jockey.,..i took 2weeks off.

I was ready to get off the couch... and  Save my vacation  for something better.

After about 7 Days...i was moving around and not in any pain.. so it was time to do somthing

I have a desk job and went back after 9 days. With no lifting for me that was easy except for getting really sleepy in the afternoons. I came home the first few days and went straight to bed...lol Otherwise I had no pain etc. I was bored ...

Jennifer

I am a PSW and I was put off for 6 weeks.