Days of sick leave needed for surgery

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samlc25

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Posted 5/24/2010 2:55 PM (GMT 0)

What is the average amount of days needed for surgery, assuming there will be two procedures: the removal and the j-pouch?

suebear

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Posted 5/24/2010 3:19 PM (GMT 0)

The average is six weeks for Step 1, and 2-3 weeks for Step 2.

However, many of us were back to work within 3 weeks of Step 1. It's best to plan for the longer recovery.

Sue

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