Time off work after surgery

My doctors office told me 2 weeks, that doesn't seem enough time.
I have the time off of work with 90% in pay. So I want to take as much time as I can.

What's the max time I can take? 

I had surgery on Monday and went back to work the following Monday.  I was tired, but it was doable.

However, if you have paid time off, I would certainly take advantage of it!

what your work allows. ask for three from your work and then let your doctor know

My surgeon told me I could go back in a week. I'm and RN on a busy floor so I planned to take 2. I ended up calling my supervisor and asking for another 2 weeks. I was just too weak and my job is just too demanding. Plus hospital policy was I come back at 100% or not at all. I would recommend asking for at least 3 weeks!

 I'm taking off 3 weeks.  

 I actually returned to work today.  I had laproscopic surgery and 2 weeks to the day later was able to travel to NYC for a pre-planned trip.  I was a bit slower in walking than normal but had no problems at all going up and down Manhattan and going to Broadway shows  or such activities.  Everyone will be different though.  I could have easily went back to work at the time but I have a very sedentary desk job.    The best part about being off of work is the eating requirements.  My surgeon instructed me to have pureed food for two weeks and it was much easier to eat every 1.5 hours, pureeing food at home than it would have been at work. 

 Had my surgery on a Monday and returned to work the following Monday, but did do some work from home the Friday after surgery. I didnt have any problems other than being very tired at the end of the day. But everyone is different. I stopped taking pain meds the day I left the hospital and have really not had any major pain, just had some muscle aches like after a hard ab workout. But again everyone is different, take the time that you really need, but remember the longer you are out the harder it is to get back into your routine and the more you dont want to go back. 

The max time you can take is however much your doc will say you need to take and/or however much your employer will allow you to take before you lose your job.

If you qualify for FMLA, you can take up to 12 weeks if your doc will say it's medically necessary.

Most people seem to need two to four weeks, unless they have complications.  I ended up being off almost three months.

I took 3 weeks off.  I felt like I was able to work after 2, but I really wanted to get my food/liquid intake on a good schedule before I went to work.  I work in a hospital, but luckily I get to have light duty for 2 weeks.

My doc is recommending 4-6 weeks even though I have an office job.  He wants me to be able to get through the puree stage before I go back to work, and to be able to get into an excercise routine before I go back.  Good luck!