How long?

[discobec]

I'm going into hospital on Wednesday for a diagnostic lap, hysteroscopy and dye test.

I work as a primary school teacher. Can anyone give me an idea of how long I can expect to be off work? It's not so much a physical job, but generally demanding and non - stop!

Thanks

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Everyone's different, but around 1-2 weeks? Just see how you feel

[K87S]

I just had this op last Wed (6th) had a little endo removed and adhesions. I went back to work on Thurs (14th) but I would have been up to going in Tues/Wed. Its more the general anaesthetic which takes a while to leave your system.

[K87S in reply to K87S]

I recommend you take a week off. Legally you cant drive for a week and it gives you time to be ready...

[Mindstorm]

I had a diagnostic lap and adhesion removal 2 years ago and had 2 weeks off. I teach secondary. In all honesty i should have taken a 3rd week given the nature of the job as I was exhausted all of the first week back and very grateful the following week for a couple of snow days!

[Sarahjane1967]

Agree! Ideally 2 weeks, but at least one - if you have Wednesday - Friday followed by half term you should prob be ok, if that's when your half term is! Good luck x

[powerpuffgirl79]

I am a secondary teacher and I took 3 weeks, though I thought i would be ok after a week! I went back part time initially and I was knackered after the first week. If you don't feel right, stay at home and rest. Hope you feel better soon x

[discobec]

Thanks everyone. So far I'm feeling okay. Still sore but only a few days in so sure that will begin to improve soon. I'm aiming to go back after half term but if I'm not right I'll take a few extra days.

Thanks again