Hi! I'm a 43 year old engineer. My job is a mix of computer work (writing documents, using excel for data and reading regulations) and visiting industrial sites (indoors & outdoors, including sampling wastewater). When i am onsite i can drive as little as 20 minutes or as much as 3 hours, though typically on the shorter end of the spectrum. Work will allow me to be desk-bound as long as needed within reason. I often work at home when able.
I am having scleral buckle surgery and possibly a bubble put in at the same time. My doctor suggested i could drive myself to my follow up appointment the next day, but that seems... a lot? He wouldn't give me any indications on how long i will be out of work.
HR wants me to fill out forms for short term disability & paid leave, but i'm getting no information from the doc on what to expect work-wise.
Dr Google seems to indicate a lot of people go back at 2 weeks, though there are some follow up appointments? I know everyone heals differently, but i just want some sort of rough plan. Can anyone advise me here? I'm already anxious enough, and i don't even have a surgery date.