Back to work

Moomincorn​ thanks i realise i will need time off when the radiation starts i will have great support at work im a tuesday list too will listen to my surgeon obviously but need to take control of my life as well 

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i am a supermarket manager no heavy lifting to be done and will have amazing support 

Suzywong​ What type of work do you do?  Do you feel you will be supported on your return? 

When I had lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy last year as day surgery on a Tuesday I went back to work the following week Wednesday for one day, had two rostered days off, then worked Saturday-Monday. I work a peculiar part-time schedule of two or three days on, then two or three days off. I was glad to be able to dip my toe in for one day to see how I went before a bit of rest and doing a busy three day stretch. 

I drive to work, spend much of the day outdoors, talking to customers, lifting and moving objects. My bosses were very understanding that I needed a bit more time in the office and I wasn't to do any heavy lifting, pushing or pulling things. I did have to learn to do a lot of things left handed (even using a stapler!) because my surgery was on my right side which is my dominant side. 

If my work hadn't been so flexible and supportive I would have needed to take more time off to be fit enough for the job.

All the best with your surgery. Your body will give you useful feedback during recovery and it's important to listen to it and not push it too quick.