Should I prepare work for a modified work week?

I'm just curious about this.. I see my Dr next week and I'm thinking I'll be cleared to return Aug 9. I normally work 8-4 I also work at a bank so I have alot of sitting, walking etc. I am just curious if my Dr will make me go back on a modified work week, like maybe starting back with a 10-2 shift.

What do you gals think?? I'd like to give work a heads up so they can schedule in extra help as I believe they have me back as full time, any input is appreciated

Obviously everyone heals differently. I am a nurse working on a very busy pediatric oncology/BMT floor. I went back to work last week at 6 weeks post op and while I was very nervous about it and was tired, I did OK. During 12 hour day shifts there is rarely the opportunity to go to the bathroom let alone get off your feet for a few minutes. I've been lucky to have a good recovery. I hope your return to work goes well.

personally, i think I would ask my work if i could start back at a modified schedule for the first week, regardless of what the doctor says.

It just makes sense to ease back in if you can, however, i know that is not always possible, so you just have to do the best you can with what you end up with.

good luck!

I am almost 6 weeks post op from a LAVH RSO. I went back to work part time at 3 weeks and I have been full time for the last 2 weeks. I do get pretty tired by the end of the day but I'm glad I'm back to work. Everyone heals differently, my doctor wrote a note saying he would release me for work as I tolerated it. Maybe you could try that, but listen to your body.

My leave was for 6-8 weeks. I went back after 6 weeks just this Monday. I thought I was feeling pretty good but planned on half days anyway. Feeling good at home and feeling good at work are two different things. If you can ease back in, I would. Philliesfan, you have a demanding job at the best of times!

I'm 8 wkd went back today lasted 3 hours instead of 4. I am on half days for 2 wkd. I thought the dr was over reacting doing 2 weeks of part time when I was working overtime every week. Well the pain fro sitting and then some spotting did me in. So I wii try again Monday. It takes time to heal and you don't realize how much that first day takes out of you until you try it

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Originally Posted by dianne10 My leave was for 6-8 weeks. I went back after 6 weeks just this Monday. I thought I was feeling pretty good but planned on half days anyway. Feeling good at home and feeling good at work are two different things. If you can ease back in, I would. Philliesfan, you have a demanding job at the best of times!

Yep - a quiet day can be crazy! I'm pretty surprised that I did OK!

I really like the idea of easing back into your schedule.

I took 6 weeks off after my TAH, and after going back to work (also a banker -- I was second-in-charge of a $125 million independent bank) I realized I should have taken 8 weeks off. I was sooo tired and sore every night! But then, I didn't ease back into my schedule. I dove back in.

A year later, one of my employees had a TVH, and she said she'd be back to work in 2 weeks. I told her no way -- I didn't want to see her back full time for 6 weeks. She argued. I held my ground. (Have you EVER heard of a boss telling someone to stay home? ) So anyway, at 4 weeks post-op, she came back for 4 hours a day, at 5 weeks she was 6 hours a day, and at 6 weeks she was back full-time, although she still took a couple of longer lunches.

She was as surprised as I had been at the fatigue that just overtakes you as your body is in healing mode.

Hope things go well for you.

Seriously, it pays off to pay attention to your body. My first day back after a TLH/BSO, I felt great - then the second day I was knackered by 11 a.m. (I think I was high on endorphins on Day 1 because of all the well-wishes and hugs I got).

Looking back, I definitely should have done half days my first week back.

Cheers,
Kara