Recovery time?

Hello everyone!

I am scheduled for a LAVH on the 11th of January and I have been reading some of the posts on recovery times and it seems that the norm is about two weeks before returning to work. My question is has anyone felt allright to go back sooner?

Unfortunately, I am in a bad position when it comes to work. I have no one to replace me! The only other person that works within the office is my boss and most days he cannot find papers he needs even when they are right in front of him on his own desk! Fortunately, there is not much physical exertion involved with my job and there is a couch in the one office if I need to rest.

Is there anyone that can relate or am I just doomed?

Thank you for listening and feedback!!!

Ollie, I don't think there is such a thing as a "norm" as far as a hyst. is concerned. I know there are posts from other sisters who have gone back at 2 weeks with no problems, but 4-8 weeks is not uncommon, and many dr.s will not release you from major surgery like this for at least 6 weeks. Your own recovery time will be unique to you, so don't put yourself into a corner and tell your boss that you will be back in 2 weeks without majorly thinking this through. I am concerned for your health, not fussing, ok? You have just one chance to heal correctly without causing complications down the road.

Keep reading the site, and be sure to talk to your dr. too, before committing yourself. Maybe going back for half days or just a few days a week would work for your job situation. I know for myself, physically I was feeling better at 4-5 weeks, but I had no energy, stamina, or get-up-and-go at all. But we are all different, and if you can do it sooner, that is terrific! All the best to you, and I will be praying for your speedy recovery. God bless!

I had an LAVH/BSO on Nov. 18th There is no way I could have thought to go back that soon. I'm due to go back on 1/3/05 and I'm wondering if that's going to work or not. We all heal differently and I know I'm not that quick.

I am a Senior Coordinator and have two bosses. I left them each a folder with an outline of what they would need to do while I was gone, where to look for things and my home number if they needed me, however stressing I'd be on Pain Meds and they might not want the answers I give them. They have been exceptional about giving me my space.

Anyway, just some thoughts, feel free to ask me anything else, it's nice to be able to offer assistance during this time of recuperation.

I had an LAVH ten days ago, and I can't imagine having to go back to work on Monday! I believe that I have had an excellent recovery so far. I was up and walking around the day after surgery and have had very little pain since, but everytime I try to do something around the house, I get tired. Major surgery puts a lot of stress on your body and you must allow yourself a lot of rest in order to recuperate and feel your best, no matter how much you "think" you can do! You also don't want to deal with adhesions later on because you did too much too soon.

Pam

Hmm..this is a hard one. You're torn because you don't want to leave your boss short-handed, yet you want to take care of yourself.

Here's my take on it: As a boss, I've never, ever expected an employee to come to work when they're not feeling well -- whether it's due to illness, injury, dental work or surgery.

As an employee, I have always believed that if I can't at least give 80% effort despite my illness or injury, I'm not doing anyone any favors by coming into work. And if I break that rule and come to work when I shouldn't, I usually end up just getting sicker, and not really getting much accomplished work-wise anyway.

I believe that the office will continue without you. I know this is hard -- but even though things may not be done exactly to your liking, what needs to get done will get done. It might even make your boss appreciate you more!

Please listen to your body and take the advice of your doctor. That's the best advice I can give.