Jersrose43 837 Posted August 1, 2014 I took almost 3 weeks off. I went the std route Best decision I work at home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennicarn 11 Posted April 1, 2015 I am also a nurse, and do pediatric home health. At work I have to haul a portable ventilator, oxygen tank and a 6 y.o. on the school bus and at kindergarten. I do 12 hour shifts. I really don't want to miss more than a couple of weeks at work, but I am not sure it is possible to go back and not have to lift 50 + lbs often. How long does it take before energy returns and you can lift things safely? My surgery is 4/16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimmyco 247 Posted April 2, 2015 I had my surgery Thursday, September 25th. I was back at work on Monday and did perfectly fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites