Most people who have had the procedure I underwent a week ago go back to work in about two weeks. My job is protected and I am getting pay under short term disability. For context, I work in healthcare and we are always incredibly short staffed. I tend to get upwards of 20-28 hours of overtime per pay period.
I was starting to feel guilty because I am feeling good and realistically could probably go back after the usual two weeks people take. This sub helps. I am going to try to bask in my paid time off and really fully recover. Thank you all