# 8 weeks post op and back to work **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [August 27, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/8-weeks-post-op-and-back-to-work/3998 "2013-08-27T14:44:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![frustrated](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/frustrated/32/2082_2.png) [@frustrated](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/frustrated)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/8-weeks-post-op-and-back-to-work/3998/1 "2013-08-27T14:44:38Z")
My surgery went well. I had a little post op fever and nausea that lasted for several weeks. I still get occasional headaches but they aren't as severe and don't last too long. I started back to work yesterday and I am still nervous that this isn't going to last. I know I have to be positive but it is hard sometimes. I can definitely tell I haven't done a lot in the last couple of months, I am wore out LOL. ---
**Author:** ![jcdemar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/jcdemar/32/1226_2.png) [@jcdemar](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/jcdemar)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/8-weeks-post-op-and-back-to-work/3998/2 "2013-08-27T15:07:31Z")
Im so glad your symptoms are improved! I became very quickly aware of just how little I had been doing until I went back to work too. On day three I had someone relieve me at work because I was too exhausted. I went home a couple of other times as well within the first month back. What are you afraid of not lasting? Being back at work or improvement of your symptoms? Jenn ---
**Author:** ![frustrated](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/frustrated/32/2082_2.png) [@frustrated](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/frustrated)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/8-weeks-post-op-and-back-to-work/3998/3 "2013-08-27T15:38:59Z")
Thank you both. jcdemar, I am afraid that the symptoms will start to creep back on me. I was to the point of barely walking a month before my surgery (my legs and feet started acting up over night, it was scary) and I get around great now. I DID NOT want to come back to work, I love being at home and feel a lot better when I am but financially I need to work. ---
**Author:** ![Maxpower](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/maxpower/32/797_2.png) [@Maxpower](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Maxpower)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/8-weeks-post-op-and-back-to-work/3998/4 "2013-08-27T16:19:02Z")
Not sure what your situation is... but careful to not burn yourself out slowing down your recovery. Modified work schedule (like 1/2 time) might be a good idea. ---
**Author:** ![jcdemar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/jcdemar/32/1226_2.png) [@jcdemar](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/jcdemar)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/8-weeks-post-op-and-back-to-work/3998/5 "2013-08-27T17:06:05Z")
Yes, be open to going home if your wiped out. I don’t know what your job is but just the act getting to work and being socially professional can be exhausting, even if you sit in a chair all day. As for the fear… It’s a valid fear BUT let’s not cross a road unless we need to. So many people go on to lead a life of improved or resolved symptoms and happiness. I am 6 months out and am in a good place right now, but at the 4 month mark I got a horrible headache and panicked. It’s hard for me to grasp that we can still be changing and healing up and outwards of a year. You have really been through a lot, you had some pretty horrible symptoms, I’m so glad you are getting relief from that. Jenn ---
**Author:** ![frustrated](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/frustrated/32/2082_2.png) [@frustrated](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/frustrated)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/8-weeks-post-op-and-back-to-work/3998/6 "2013-08-27T17:37:04Z")
My employer is great, he is alright with me going home if I feel the need. I sit and stare at a computer all day and answer phones, its not hard but stressing. ---
**Author:** ![Anglyn](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/anglyn/32/676_2.png) [@Anglyn](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Anglyn)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/8-weeks-post-op-and-back-to-work/3998/7 "2013-08-27T20:48:27Z")
I went back at 8 weeks myself and the first month or so was a little rough. I got tired so easily. Slowly but surely it kept getting easier! Hang in there! I'm glad your boss is understanding! :) I too get scared my symptoms will come back. Sometimes I will have a random issue but so far so good. I'm almost a year post-op and I have no regrets! ---
**Author:** ![frustrated](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/frustrated/32/2082_2.png) [@frustrated](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/frustrated)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/8-weeks-post-op-and-back-to-work/3998/8 "2013-08-28T12:11:48Z")
Thank you all very much!