Re: Last Question For Awhile

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Brad,Don't worry about asking questions. That is what this group is here for. I believe it is different for everyone. I was off work almost 6 weeks last year after my surgery. But I had one surgery (emergency for abscess) then 3 weeks later had another one. I have a friend who went back after 10 days off work. I would definitely suggest taking at least 8 days.

JenniOn Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 10:45 AM, Bradford Burt <bradford_burt08@...> wrote:

 

While I of course wish I didn't have c-toma, I have to say, I am looking forward to some days of off work.

 

I think the doc. wants me to take 8 days off.  Does this sound right.  I thought it would be less than that.  If I have a 8 beautiful days off work that would be great.

 

The bright side.

 

Brad

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With surgery # 1 I had it done on a Thursday and was back to work on the following Wednesday(although in hindsight I probably should've taken another day or two. I had just started a new job and didn't want to miss too much.

Surgery #2 was on a Wednesday and I was back to work the following Monday. This one was much quicker recovery though since they did not need to make an incision behind my ear and they did all of the work through my ear canal. I would plan on at least one full week to be sure. But, it also depends on the nature of your work. I sit at a desk so it was easier for me to come to work and just take it easy. If you are a construction worker or a mover you'd probably need quite a bit of extra time.

From: Bradford Burt <bradford_burt08@...>cholesteatoma Sent: Thu, April 21, 2011 1:45:48 PMSubject: Last Question For Awhile

While I of course wish I didn't have c-toma, I have to say, I am looking forward to some days of off work.

I think the doc. wants me to take 8 days off. Does this sound right. I thought it would be less than that. If I have a 8 beautiful days off work that would be great.

The bright side.

Brad

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Chloe doesn't work, since she is eight:), but we had this done the week before kindergarten graduation when she was younger, and she was fine to participate and say her little part about eight days post op. Usually, I am holding her back by day two.

On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 3:16 PM, Bridget Burke <bridgetburke123@...> wrote:

With surgery # 1 I had it done on a Thursday and was back to work on the following Wednesday(although in hindsight I probably should've taken another day or two.  I had just started a new job and didn't want to miss too much.

 

Surgery #2 was on a Wednesday and I was back to work the following Monday.  This one was much quicker recovery though since they did not need to make an incision behind my ear and they did all of the work through my ear canal.  I would plan on at least one full week to be sure.  But, it also depends on the nature of your work.  I sit at a desk so it was easier for me to come to work and just take it easy.  If you are a construction worker or a mover you'd probably need quite a bit of extra time.

From: Bradford Burt <bradford_burt08@...>cholesteatoma

Sent: Thu, April 21, 2011 1:45:48 PMSubject: Last Question For Awhile

 

While I of course wish I didn't have c-toma, I have to say, I am looking forward to some days of off work.

 

I think the doc. wants me to take 8 days off.  Does this sound right.  I thought it would be less than that.  If I have a 8 beautiful days off work that would be great.

 

The bright side.

 

Brad

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I go in for surgery on Monday, My Dr. has given me two weeks off, but said that I could likely go back earlier....but hey, I say take the two weeks off if you can!Best of luck to you.....From: Bradford Burt <bradford_burt08@...>cholesteatoma Sent: Thu, April 21, 2011 10:45:48 AMSubject: Last Question For Awhile

While I of course wish I didn't have c-toma, I have to say, I am looking forward to some days of off work.

I think the doc. wants me to take 8 days off. Does this sound right. I thought it would be less than that. If I have a 8 beautiful days off work that would be great.

The bright side.

Brad

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Thank you.

I am an office boy...so now heavy moving of things. I will take the 8 days off and check emails from home and stuff.

Brad

From: Bridget Burke <bridgetburke123@...>Subject: Re: Last Question For Awhilecholesteatoma Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 7:16 PM

With surgery # 1 I had it done on a Thursday and was back to work on the following Wednesday(although in hindsight I probably should've taken another day or two. I had just started a new job and didn't want to miss too much.

Surgery #2 was on a Wednesday and I was back to work the following Monday. This one was much quicker recovery though since they did not need to make an incision behind my ear and they did all of the work through my ear canal. I would plan on at least one full week to be sure. But, it also depends on the nature of your work. I sit at a desk so it was easier for me to come to work and just take it easy. If you are a construction worker or a mover you'd probably need quite a bit of extra time.

From: Bradford Burt <bradford_burt08@...>cholesteatoma Sent: Thu, April 21, 2011 1:45:48 PMSubject: Last Question For Awhile

While I of course wish I didn't have c-toma, I have to say, I am looking forward to some days of off work.

I think the doc. wants me to take 8 days off. Does this sound right. I thought it would be less than that. If I have a 8 beautiful days off work that would be great.

The bright side.

Brad