Work after surgery

[teetani 25]

How much time was everyone out of work for? I am hoping my doctor will let me stay out 6 to 8 weeks after surgery . I work with people with mental health issues. I have to do a lot of restraining people.

[ibehere10 163]

I was out 4 weeks. My doc was willing to give me more but I was bored to tears and needed to get back to work!!

[JennyBeth 127]

My doctor says he tells people 3-4 weeks. I plan on returning after 2 weeks which he said is reasonable to do. 6-8 weeks might be stretching it a little, but maybe since your job is so physical that would be acceptable.

[teetani 25]

My coworker was sleeved beginning of Jan and the doctor has not cleared him because of what we do. I was just curious

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

I took 3.5 weeks off and like above I got so bored I was going crazy and wasted money shopping and running around.

Everyone is different after surgery so it's best to arrange a good amount of time and have enough over not enough

[lilbearzmom 584]

I only took 2 weeks off but I have a pretty easy job physically.

[teetani 25]

Did any of you have restrictions on lifting? If so for how long?

[massindex 346]

I was sleeved on a Monday and went back to work on the road the following week. I might not recommend that for everyone, though. It wasn't very easy. An extra week might have helped.

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

Yes, I had a 2 week 15-20lb limit

[teetani 25]

Yes' date=' I had a 2 week 15-20lb limit[/quote']

Ok thank you. I can not go back until I can lift over 60 pounds

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

LOL... 60lbs?!? Holy cow, last time I could lift 60 lbs was, well... Never!

Yes, I suggest you take more time than most. Good luck and enjoy all the time off.

[mark! 449]

I'm taking 3 weeks off, but my job is easy as far as physical stress. I'm hoping to be back in the gym within 3-4 weeks doing light stuff, hopefully.

[teetani 25]

LOL... 60lbs?!? Holy cow' date=' last time I could lift 60 lbs was, well... Never!

Yes, I suggest you take more time than most. Good luck and enjoy all the time off.[/quote']

Lol my job is easy. I love it lol ... Do I actually have to lift . No but just incase we have to restrain someone I need to be able to do so. This is not something we do everyday but have to be ready at all times.

[NikkiV1986 121]

I'm curious too. After surgery my job requires a lift test of 150lbs. I will hopefully see the surgeon next week and will ask then!!

I lift people for a living... And it's rare to have someone under the 150 mark including equipment and stuff....

[teetani 25]

I'm curious too. After surgery my job requires a lift test of 150lbs. I will hopefully see the surgeon next week and will ask then!!

I lift people for a living... And it's rare to have someone under the 150 mark including equipment and stuff....

I do not see my surgeon for another 2 weeks . Can you let me know what your surgeon says.