This is my first post. I'm scheduled for surgery on Wednesday, March 15, next week. The tubes are being done by a lap. I'm pretty nervous as I have scar tissue so there could be some complications where my surgeon may need to open me up more. I'm scheduled for two weeks off--the amount my school district allows without a formal application for leave and doctors note. I'm waiting to do that once I see how I'm doing. How likely is it that I will need more time? I'm pretty active and ski every weekend. I know I will miss two weekends, but is it likely I will need more time to recover?
Thanks,
Susan
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Hi Susan, I had Endo excision and a Fallopian tube removed a month ago. Like you I'm pretty active; I walk my dog several times a day. I was determined that the operation wasn't going to cause too much upheaval in my life and I made sure I organised myself in advance (for example preparing meals, ensuring household chores were done etc). My surgery went smoothly and recovery was textbook. However, even now I can only manage about half of what I did previous to surgery; if I do too much then my pelvic area aches and I get extremely fatigued. Everyday tasks are tiring and I have to pace myself. Granted, everyday I'm getting stronger but I can't manage to go jogging as it jolts my pelvis. I wince at the thought of skiing! If I were you I'd take a month or so to fully recover- I hate the thought of you injuring yourself internally! Xxxx
Thanks for your post, Tammy. It's helpful. I'm scrambling to get my sub plans for two weeks written, I'm an elementary teacher. I will shop for food and prepare what I can. I have someone looking after me for the first day, and several neighbors who will also help. I just need to ask them. Have you been off work this whole time?
Sounds as though you're pretty organised 😀. I've been off work for a few months battling Endo symptoms; I'm a registered nurse in the UK and found I couldn't cope with the physical aspect of the job (I would be in terrible pain and felt that I was the one that needed nursing!). My plan is to enjoy the summer months at home and then return back in Autumn. I don't have to work so I'm lucky that I don't have to rush back..If I had a less demanding job (for example office work) then I would be able to resume that at this stage in my recovery. I'm sure you've heard 'everyone is different' in relation to your recovery, however in general I would say after two weeks the surgical pain would've abated enough to resume most of your pre-surgery activities- you'll just get tired easier and tasks will take longer. Perhaps let your employers know that potentially you'll need longer off- I'd make contingency plans for a 3rd week into recovery. It'll give peace of mind and allow for any complications. I wish you the best of luck xxxx
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