1st day back to work tomorrow after surgery......

So tomorrow starts my 5th week.  I hope that it wont be too hard to start back to work.  I just worry because I tend to get tired a lot and nap frequently after surgery.  I have decided I will do protein shake before I leave in the morning to stay ahead of the game.  How was your work experience after going back from surgery?  I hope I will start to get energy where I can walk more.  I know going back to work I will be tired when I get home. 

yes, I am sure you will be tired. make sure you plan your food and water you are bringing to work. Take it easy when you get home.

Thanks so much for your encouragement :)

wow 5 weeks? You must work for a company with great benefits. We don't even get sick pay LOL  So since I can't afford to not get paid I'm going back to work on the 25th a week after my surgery. I just want to wish you well, and hope you have a good day tomorrow and don't get too tired. Hang in there.

Wow really a week.... Does your work not offer short term disability?  That is what I did to be able to take off 4 weeks with pay.  Although it depends on how much you pay extra as to how much you will get of your pay.  Normally the first 5 days is vacation time or not get paid time and then after that depending on your company you get 70% of your pay.  I pay a little extra so that I get 90% of my pay.  So I was actually blessed to have that this year.  It helped a lot.  I know a lot of people may not have that though but some don't know that that is an option either.  I would look into it if I were you.  Thanks for your kind words!!  I appreciate it.  I have been reading your posts even though I haven't responded.  Good luck on your surgery as well!!  It will all be ok!!  I can help encourage you through the first couple of weeks lol  And thanks for your encouragement to me as well :)

nope nothing !!!!  They don't even have medical insurance, I'm insured through my husband thankfully. I am *IRONICALLY* the dietary supervisor at an Assisted Living Facility and we are VERY small. We have 12 employees and 43 tenants.  I appreciate your support and you have mine fully !!!! 

I went back in 2 1/2 weeks. I was tired - but I think "an object at rest stays at rest" -- so once I got back in the groove I felt much better.  You should be fine.  Good luck!

Thanks I appreciate it!! :)

I agree completely!  Getting back to my routine helped me feel better and get my energy back. 

Today is my first day back at work. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since surgery. I have a sitting desk job (Paralegal). I am TIRED and am leaving an hour and a half early to go home. Bring some pain meds, not enough to get loopy but enough for the edge to be taken off. If you can get away with it a heating pad is also helpful. Good luck!!