telling your employer about your PC and when back to work driving, making sales calls?

I don't want the guys that report to me to know about my PC.  Is that common?  and when can I get back to driving to accounts and making sales calls in person?

Glad to be here, second posting (tonight)

JJK

I have an office job and returned to work 12 days post-surgery for two-three hours per day the first week; half days the second week; three-quarter days the next week; then full time. I showed the effects of surgery until I was full time (I also walked a little slower than usual until about the fourth week). However, once I hit about 30 days out, no one could tell I ever had surgery. I didn't try long drives until the fourth week after surgery.

What I'm trying to tell you is you can't hide the fact you had surgery until after the fourth week of recovery when you look and feel normal again.

JJK,

my husband owns a business and told his employees about everything. he is usually a very private person so I was surprised he did, but he knew that was the best thing. he is the salesperson in his company so he didn't feel that he could be off for very long. and being a salesperson, he is very driven. he returned to work full-time 12 days post-surgery and has been going strong since. actually, the first week he would come home pale and tired, but wouldn't listen to anyone that he should be resting. fortunately, he drives locally and usually only has 30-40 minute trips. my BIL had radiation seed implants and didn't tell anyone at work about it. so I think it's your decision. best wishes to you. kat

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Husband Jeff 56 years old
diagnosed July 27, 2006
PSA 6.5
2 positive areas in biopsy, Gleason 3+3=6
Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy August 30, 2006

As Glen said (above), there are lots of factors that determine time to return to work, however the following is my experience.

The surgeon told me ahead of time that I would be back to work in 2-3 weeks.  I actually returned this past Monday (2-1/2 weeks post-op) and stayed for 6-7 hours per day.  I have an office job, but had no problem driving 45 minutes each way to work.  I expect to be full-time next week and would have no problem taking a longer business trip.

I didn't tell everyone in the company, but I was quite open with the people I know best plus with those above me.

Just my experience -

JJK,
Since employers are forbidden to relay any employee information, you're pretty safe. The cat won't get out of the bag unless you let it out. Everyone gave pretty simple advise. A little vitiman B12, C and a simple B50 will keep that energy up through the day. Be well, Swim