Taking Time Off--How Much Is Too Much?

As a new teacher, I always felt that I had to be at school 100% of the time. Every function, every day. No time to take off, even when sick. You had to make a name for yourself and "earn" the time off. This year, while I'm not a "completely" new teacher I still feel the same way.

I had a family wedding recently in Cancun. It was a wonderful time, but I stressed so much over taking 3 days off from work. Then, this past week, I had to have ankle surgery and took 4 day off of work. This is all so new for me, and I worry about not making a good impression. Is there a limit to how much time you "should" or "shouldn't" take off?? Will these days off make a bad teacher?