I had a total hysterectomy 10 weeks ago, had several complications during and post op that set my recovery back.. surgical menopause also. Am due back at work next week and physically doing much better but am still so completely exhausted and have brain fog and feel sick at the thought of trying to work on top of this.. lay awake last night worrying about it.. would it be unreasonable to ask for another couple of weeks off? Think my GP would be fine to issue a fit note for that. I work in a stressful job that requires like legal/social work etc and just don’t feel up to dealing competently with other peoples complex and emotive issues right now, bad as that sounds. tbh the physical issues I was having, the pandemic and wfh was all getting on top of me before all this.. Theres no impact on pay but just feel bad as they are understaffed etc and I have been off for 10 weeks already.. in another couple of weeks my young kids should be fully settled back at school/nursery which would help as I haven’t had a minute to myself this whole time.. my boss is lovely but obviously would want me back ASAP and I would dread telling them.. but am I just putting off the inevitable and will another few weeks help in reality, would anyone have any insight? Thanks in advance!