Abdominal myomectomy - time off work?
Hi everyone, firstly just want to say this r/ has been sososo helpful, thank you all. i’m 26 with a 10cm intramural fibroid that was discovered around 3 years ago. finally been booked in for an open myomectomy due to the impact on health, in less than 3 weeks (eek!)
I’m finding it hard to know how much time off work I will need… I will be in hospital for 3-4 nights, then my plan is to take 2 extra weeks off. does that sound reasonable? I work an office job so not physically demanding, and I can also WFH during this period. I know recovery is 4-6 weeks but how much of that time is needed for actual rest? how soon did you return to work (and also in the office)?
I imagine the first week or so will be painful. how long until the pain felt managable for you? what other effects did you have deal with post surgery? I am trying to remind myself this IS a big deal but it’s hard to imagine as i’ve never had a major surgery before!