Honestly, if you can even compromise and stay home 3 weeks, I would. I say this because your dr is recommending a longer that usual recuperation period. Perhaps he knows something in your case is needing this.
All this surgery stuff came at the worst, most stressful time in my life, so I know how you feel. But after surgery I had a lot of complications arise and looking back I wonder if having rested longer would have averted some of that.
With your best interest at heart...I wish you well.
Surgery takes alot out of you and right now you are adjusting to meds I assume, too? They take a few weeks to kick in and your stores of hormone are probably beginning to deplete and Synthroid kicking in.
I had a partial 1/07 and my other side never started to work. I didn't feel good until about 2-3 weeks post op and many are so different.
The neck pain is the worst (muscle) so don't over do it the best you can.
Boston Market and take in is the best way to go right now and no bending over to swoop up kids' toys from the floor .. that hurt alot as I recall, too.
Cheryl
Chery above makes a good point about meds. Even more reason to stay home.
OT: The specific reference to Boston Market gave me a chuckle - they have great meatloaf! Also, it's funny, what people refer to as 'take in' is referred to as 'take out' where I live.