Heres2SecondChances 31 Posted April 24, 2017 My surgeon recommends taking 6 weeks so your body can heal, but a min of 2 weeks for a desk job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mardun1 3 Posted April 24, 2017 I am a week post op. There is no way. I work in a busy lab. I also had my gall bladder out. No lifting more than 10lbs for 5 more weeks. There is no way. Sore as heck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites