# Returning to work after decompression

**URL:** <https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/returning-to-work-after-decompression/3643>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [June 5, 2013, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/returning-to-work-after-decompression/3643 "2013-06-05T16:31:40Z")\
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**Author:** ![Heather2](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/heather2/32/1425_2.png) [@Heather2](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Heather2)\
**Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/returning-to-work-after-decompression/3643/1 "2013-06-05T16:31:40Z")

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I’m scheduled to have surgery June 28th. I’m a salon manager, but most often am sitting at a desk. When would I be able to return to work? I’m hoping sooner than later! Any input would be appreciated!

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**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:** [June 6, 2013, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/returning-to-work-after-decompression/3643/2 "2013-06-06T12:49:16Z")

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It seems to vary. I was scheduled to return at 6 weeks but I have some other chronic issues (not related to chiari) flare-up so I ended up being off 8. Even at that the first few weeks were a little tough. By Thursday I'd be pretty wiped out! It got easier though! :)