Going back to work after tah - looking for advice

2 weeks post tah. Want to go back to work next week. My job is just sitting helping students with their schoolwork in a local school. Any suggestions?

Hi Teresa!! Hope u r healing well and resting often!
What I found really helpful were the check points here in hystersyster site. Fact ur still healing sister. So much can change in the first 4 weeks. Listen to ur body and sit at a table at home and see how long before u tire. Working on schoolwork may consist of leaning too much.
Hugs! I hope to go back to work soon too!

I had an SAH with a horizontal incision. I had a very difficult time sitting and still do. I needed to lie down frequently for the first 8+ weeks. I would agree with the suggestion to try sitting and see how you feel. I would also say to start part time. You can always increase your hours if you feel good. Everyone heals at different rates, so it's hard to make a blanket recommendation.

I personally couldn't do it and I sit on my butt all day at work as well. I didn't go back until 9 weeks post and then I was greatful that I have the option of lying down if I needed to.

Two weeks!!
Sorry, I think that's too soon, even for a sit-down job!
Sitting was the worst thing for me, and I had a TAH/BSO with a vertical incision.
I found I needed to do some walking daily and mooching around, and lying down several times a day.
I went back to work part-time at almost 7 weeks, to a sit-down job, and this week I'm full time. But I still need to take all the breaks I can get from sitting!
However, I feel well recovered by and large, and not at all tired.

I agree that it may be a bit too soon! I know it is hard to sit around, or lay around and do nothing, but it is really what your body needs right now. You don't want to return too soon and then end up having complications.

I know I felt pretty decent at about the 3 week mark, but for some reason week 4 and 5 were the WORST!! I know everyone heals at different rates, but honestly, I wouldn't rush this. You only have one chance to heal right and unfortunately, that takes some time.

Take care and rest a while!

I think that you should give yourself another week. I went out for dinner with the girls at two weeks and I was pretty uncomfortable after a couple of hours sitting upright. I couldnt sit through a movie at the theatre. I ended up standing at the back.
By three weeks it was so much better. I say give yourself more time.

I agree. If possible wait at least another week or more. I couldn't sit for very long that early in my recovery. I went out to dinner at 6 weeks post-op and had to actually get my tummy pillow out of the car during dinner to sit on it. People probably thought I had hemorrhoids! lol

I had a different procedure, an LSH, but I was cleared to go back to work full-time (as a nurse) at 2 weeks -- and did so without any problems. Every one is different, tho!! If you're not already, try building your stamina back up a little bit more each day. Listen to your body -- you will know when you've done 'too much'.

I went back to work on week 3 but only for about 4 hrs day. THis week I have stayed all day but about 3 or 4 I am tired. I work at a rural vet clinic where it is just me and the dr. so I have just sat at my desk, answered phones, made appts given a few shots. I havent lifted anything I am not suppose to either. I do get up and walk around the clinic so I not just sitting all the time. Take it easy when you go back because the kids will wear you out even just sitting and helping them. You do realize how much it takes out of you just to exert yourself that much...most important LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!!!