Laura, if you are able to take more time off, I would recommend you do it. I took my full 8 weeks of paid medical leave, and I was glad I did, because it took 8 weeks before I felt 100%. The first few weeks you are very exhausted from the recovery from surgery and the lack of food and water as you re-learn how to eat. Some people vomit a lot as they add solid foods. I didn't want to be doing that in front of everyone I work with. A lot of people are able to resume their job before this, but I figured, I deserved the time off, and I really learned my body signals before going back to my job. Good luck to you no matter what you do.