Hey guys I was just wondering what kind of work to people do? Anyone taking 4 weeks off to heal cuz there job is too psychical? I'm a professional groomer at Petsmart. Just interested. My doctor told me that my job was too psychical and I need the 4 weeks of to heal properly.

Hey guys I was just wondering what kind of work to people do? Anyone taking 4 weeks off to heal cuz there job is too psychical? I'm a professional groomer at Petsmart. Just interested. My doctor told me that my job was too psychical and I need the 4 weeks of to heal properly.

I work for an airline and my job is extremely physical. I lift a lot of weight oush and pull extremely large objects, open and close aircraft doors that weigh 100's of pounds and my Doc said it was perfectly fine to return to work in 10 days. Besides some port pain, I am ready to go, as I a bored. I also had a large hiatal hernia repaired.

I think 4 weeks might be a while for any job. My surgery was on a Friday, I went back to work on the Monday. I'm a receptionist though, so aside from minor lifting daily, I'm sitting most of the day.

I'm retired...but if I had still been working, I would have been totally ready to return to work in 2 weeks.

A month off does seem excessive; would there be any "modified" work that you could still do (avoiding lifting, etc) for a couple of weeks as you continue to heal?

I work mostly sitting but some lifting boxes etc (records). I went back after two weeks (had vacation for one, scheduled it a week longer just in case) and I was definitely ready to go back. When I did finally go back I had to lift a box that day and I was a little sore but didn't hurt, just like a stiff muscle feeling. I was tired by the end of the day but no pain. If it helps, my dr. has had me walking and exercising since after week 1. I go back to Cross Fit this week and it is pretty major working out (push ups, kettle bells, running, up downs, jumping rope, lifting weights, etc.) - and that will be one month. I think you should do what your dr. recommends but maybe talk to him again? I think four weeks sounds excessive BUT he/she does know best.

I'm the interactive creative director for a big CPG corporation...

I'm an LVT so my job is physical. If I had taken 4 weeks I would have gone crazy. I went back on day 7, but felt ready on day 5

I'm a nurse, and can delegate the lifing of people/supplies for a while. I plan to do this for atleast 3 wks or so to be safe. I'm not going on "light duty" or anything but just plan to not lift on anyone for a while. Take care...

I'm a server. I only asked for a week off but I have dropped my shifts that are after the week because I don't think I'm going to be okay enough for a 6+ hour shift. I'm going to go back Wednesday and I asked my manager for a light schedule-no doubles, no lounge shifts.

I am a Lead Senior Systems Controller in Range Safety for Mission Operations at Vandenberg AFB,Ca. We handle all Vandenberg West Coast missile launches and other types of defense items (submarine, X37B) I work for a private contractor and have been in the business for many years. basically it's a sit down job, but at odd hours during a 24 hour day.

I'm an occupational therapist...had surgery on a wed and was back to work the following Thursday..my job is physical as I have to help lift patients so times...I had a 10# weight lifting restriction....my supervisor snuck and helped me with my patients so I wouldn't lose my contract since I couldn't "perform" all my job duties...I know that was God's favor and am soooo grateful!

I am a nurse. I took off 2 weeks and felt more than ready to go back. 4 weeks is a long time. Maybe for Gastric Bypass but not lapband. On that note, if you have 4 weeks of vacation, it might not be a bad thing but I would not exhaust all my vacation time for the band,

i am a compliance manager for a software company that works with 120+ financial institutions. its a desk job and when i was post op, i was able to work from home with no problem. i took off 8 days and was glad i did so.

I'm an Office Manager, my Dr. usually gives the okay to return after 2 weeks. I'm taking almost 3, but that's just because I can.

I went back in 6 days with a 25 pound lifting restriction for the first 2 weeks.

I'm a cna. A certified nursing assistant so I do a lot of heavy lifting. I had the band with hernia repair so I was out for 6 weeks. Since I was feeling better after the first week it was more like a extended vacation. Lol

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