hi - newbie here

hey everyone my name is Teresa

Im new to the forum, but have found it really helpful in preparing for surgey. I just found out that i was confirmed for surgey next year on Jan 19th 2009 - the same day i start back at school.

Just wondering how long it took you guys to get back on your feet, as i have heard differing opinions on this subject. Some said they took two days off before going back to a desk job others a week. my doctor recomends a 2 weeks but he said most people go back after a week if its not strenous.

any thoughts would be greatly appreciated :-)

im so excited and nervous - the wait is killing meeeeeeeeeeeeee

hey Teresa WELCOME to the boards, there is a really great group of girls on here, its great to have so many people your age to help you through the journey! I'm waiting to hear back from my insurance, but i have no doubt i'll be approved. As far as the time off is concerned, all surgeons seem to be different for what they recommend, mine says 4-6 weeks...i have a desk job and i think i may take about 3, i hear fatigue is the big problem when getting back to work, even at a desk job.
Anyway, congrats on the date, cant wait to have my own!!! 

Welcome Teresa!

sorry i cant be of much help- i work at a preschool where i had to be able to lift kids before i could go back so i was out for a ridiculous amount of time. lol

Congrats on your surgery date, it will be here before you know it! :)

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 Hi Teresa!

Congraulations on your surgery date, it'll be here before you know it! 

I'm just 8 days out of surgery and while the pain is much better, I'm still pretty tired and sore.  I guess a lot of factors will go into when you decide to go back to work/school.  There is no way I would have been ready in two days.  I would say at minimum a week due to just getting use to everything and pain meds..but that's just my opinion.  I wouldn't do too much to fast I guess is what I'm trying to say.   I am a stay at home mom/private music teacher and while I can't lift my son and do those type things, I could probably see myself being able to do lessons at this point.  

Very best of luck to you and I hope your surgery goes smoothly!  

~Emily~

welcome to the board...i think i will agree with others that you are gonna wanna take 1 weak at least off eventhough i am 5 6 days here out i struggle with just being plain tired and not really wanting to do much of anything including school work that has to get done :(

Hi Teresa & Welcome!!

After my surgery I was able to move around normally about 1.5 to 2 weeks after my surgery. I was sore and did not have the desire to do too much of anything, like walk (plus I was taking tylenol with codine which put me out of it, lol).

But before you know it you will be back to normal...also walking around helped to speed up the process.

Congradulations& Good Luck!

-Marisa

Hi Teresa! Welcome! I'd take one week to be on the safe side! Two days later I was up cleaning the house but that was on my loratabs! A week later though I was in the bar dancing and shakin it! haha GOOD LUCK!

hi teresa. congrats!!!!!! you are gonna be on the losers bench in NOOOO TIME!!!
i know its scary to have surgery when you are about to start school. I had my surgery 2 weeks after.
the next week after my surgery  i was back  to normal, very busy lol
work from 9.00am to 2.00 pm   and then school to 4.00 to 9.00 pm. without any problem and feeling good. so you should be fine. is easier for young people lol lucky us!
take care and good luck. !!!!!!
mariana.

Hey Teresa!

We have the same surgery date!  I know what you mean about being very excited and just can't wait for the time to pass by--thats exactly how I feel!! 

Anyhow....I plan on taking about 3 weeks of from work.  I don't know if I will need all of that time, but I qualify for 4 weeks with short term disability.  I have my 2 week follow up with my surgeon on February 4th and plan on going back that Monday....unless he tells me something different.

Good luck with everything and welcome to the board!!

Welcome! I had surgery on Thursday, home Saturday, family function Sunday,  back to school on Monday. As long as you have a sit down job you will be fine~ Holli