doctor has said three weeks to avoid infection, have had 35 sttches in my face
2007-08-12 05:09:30 · 9 answers · asked by david h 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
If you already have a Dr saying 3 weeks, then why are you asking here????
If you are still feeling unwell at the end of that time, I'm sure the Dr will give you more time to recover.
Personally, I would be itching to get back to work, I only had 10 days off after my breast cancer surgery, and would have had less if my Dr hadn't insisted! If he wants you to take that long, he probaby has a good reason and is in a better position to judge your healing, and risk factors than we are.
2007-08-12 12:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with what the doctor says at the time he'll have to fill in a form or certificate or soemthing like that saying you need whatever amount of time off and then he'll either extend it or say your fit for work again at the moment you can look forward to 3 weeks but i reckon it might be a tad longer than that.
2007-08-12 05:18:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't ask for a second opinion. They might give you less time off work.
Skin operations are not normally that invasive and don't take long to recover from. Also, unless you work in a infectious diseases lab or a sewer, I see no logic in you getting an infection at work rather than at home.
If you want less time off work, go back to your doctor.
2007-08-13 16:49:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 weeks to avoid infection then more time if you need it for your brains to get round it. Just go with the flow and see what happens. Having had breast cancer, I was off for 4 months the first op I had. For my brains to understand what had happened more than for the surgery. Pamper yourself. Relax. Do for you instead of worrying about working. Love and healing thoughts.
2007-08-12 20:52:25 · answer #4 · answered by bluebadger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your doctor said 3 weeks then at least 3 weeks if you don't feel ready for work after this see your doctor again don't go back to soon work will still be there let yourself recover get well soon x
2007-08-12 05:26:09 · answer #5 · answered by wifey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 weeks?
2007-08-12 05:59:22 · answer #6 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh you poor love, hope you get well soon, i would take the advice of your doctor, that way you'll be all clear to return in good time xxx
2007-08-12 05:16:49 · answer #7 · answered by louise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go back when you feel ready,your doctor will sign you off longer if need be.good luck.
2007-08-12 05:16:56 · answer #8 · answered by Dooby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how you feel how heavy your job is and if you need chemo, Let your doctor guide you
2007-08-13 10:49:51 · answer #9 · answered by Diamond 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋