How soon did you go back to work (50+ years old)?
Not only was I a cheap date to anesthesia, but my job reiqured a sharp mid and wit, and mental aquity just wasn't there for several weeks. I took a total of 8 weeks off and was grateful for the first 6.
Valerie
DS 2005
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes
I am 30, so a bit younger, but I was back to work the 8th day after surgery. I tired easily and was still sore and had weight restrictions for lifting, but had no problems going back at that time. Honestly, could have gone back earlier, and I'm a dog groomer so it's a pretty physical job. If I'd been doing typical desk job stuff I could have been able to function just fine by the third day post-op.
Thanks, everyone! I have surgery on a Thursday, and am planning on taking the following week off, then back to work the next Monday (10 days). I have a desk job. Y'all have given me confidence this is a reasonable plan, barring complications. :)
I've been fat, and I've been thin - and thin is better.
There is a better way. --Alaine of Lyndar
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HW: 234. SW: 228 (18 June 2015). GW: 137. Specs: 50ish, 5'4"