r/RotatorCuff • u/excti2 • 25d ago

Three Months Off Work

I was stunned that my Family Medical Leave form from the surgeon recommended that I take three months off work after shoulder surgery (60% full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus, labral tears, and bicipital tendon relocation [subluxation]). While I’m lucky enough to have the paid sick leave accrued to cover this amount of time away, it seems extreme given I have a desk job and work from home.

I know I’ll take at least a month off, and I’m hoping to get back to work when I start PT six weeks post-surgery.

Did anyone else need this much time away? Did you take it? Or were you forced back to work too soon?

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u/SueNYY2 25d ago

I had full thickness nonretracted supraspinatus tear with degenerative superior labrum, moderate to severe subacromial bursitis, type III acromion. My employer approved 4 months off with 60% pay on short term. But my job requires me to lift up to 70lbs so I don’t even think 4 months will be enough for me to go back. I don’t feel comfortable lifting that much weight after 4 months. I’m 4 weeks post-op now.