After being diagnosed in March with diverticulitis with a hole in my intestine, I was on antibiotics for several weeks and in April had surgery to remove the damaged portion of my intestines. The doctor used a temporary ileostomy. I am now 8 weeks post-surgery and am scheduled to have my ileostomy reversed next week. I guess my biggest concern is how much time I will need off work for this. I have only two and a half weeks left of short-term disability that I can use because of my other two hospitalizations. I work at home and have a desk job so really only need to be able to sit up in a comfy chair in order to work. I'm really hoping to be back to work 2 weeks after my reversal surgery and was wondering if anyone has had the surgery and can give me some good tips or advice as far as returning back to work.
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