Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Hi all: I was just wondering if 2 weeks is enough time to take off of work for upper jaw surgery? My OS gave my employer a letter today stating that he requested approximately 2 weeks of recovery time. I am a little concerned because I have to constantly talk all day at work. But if others have gone back with no problems I will not worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Hi, I had upper and lower surgery and was out exactly 2 weeks. I had my mouth wired shut and a splint in for 5-6 weeks. I am an elementary teacher and also talk all day. I would say going back to work was the best thing for me because I had friends and socialization that helped get my spirits up. Going back to work also made the time pass a lot faster. Ok, those are the pros now here are the cons of going back at 2 weeks. I tried to talk but being wired and with a splint most couldn't understand me well. Also talking frequently or trying to really made my mouth sore from wires rubbing my lips and cheeks. I also still felt very week and dizzy due to my liquid diet. Weigh the pros and cons and do what is best for you! Jane > Hi all: > > I was just wondering if 2 weeks is enough time to take off of work > for > upper jaw surgery? My OS gave my employer a letter today stating > that > he requested approximately 2 weeks of recovery time. I am a little > concerned because I have to constantly talk all day at work. But if > others have gone back with no problems I will not worry. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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