Hi everyone,
I had surgery on the 19th April, the surgeon signed me off for 3 wks.
I work in a school and I'm just wondering about my return to work as my job is quite strenuous as I'm responsible for setting up tables and benches for lunchtime and cleaning the school .
Both jobs are quite physical , I just wondered what other people's time scale on returning to work
I'm sure if you spoke with your GP and stated that you don't feel ready to return yet they would give you additional time. It's as important to be emotionally ready for your job as it is physically. Lots of GPS will issue a sick note via the my GP app or after a phone call. Good luck xxx
Hi, I work in a school kitchen, I had a lumpectomy in November with a couple of lymph nodes removed I only really felt able to properly do things after around 6 weeks, although I’m still off as I had to do chemo afterwards, just about to start radiotherapy next week I’m hoping to resume work mid June all being well xx
My instructions after surgery included being told I was not allowed to lift anything heavy for 6 weeks. That was also the point where I felt true recovery was starting, because pain levels became a lot less (both scar and tissues underneath.) I am surprised they are expecting you to be fit for work 3 weeks after surgery. Oh, I was also told not to drive for at least 6 weeks, same as after a c-section.
They don't give sick notes for longer periods? My eyebrows are touching my currently-non-existent hairline. Are they expecting you to travel to your GP? Perhaps you should post in the ask an expert section, where a nurse could advise on some aspects of this, and a work adviser would tell you what your rights are at work and how to go about making sure you get what you are entitled to both while off and when you come back to work.
I'd be interested to know how it all works out for you.
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