I am a Correctional Officer in a maximum security Penitentiary. My job requires a lot of running, lifting, prolonged walking and standing as well as fighting. When compared to other careers, how long would you suggest I be away from work after my surgery?

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Your stomach will be sore with every move, I'm on day 6 going on 7 plus you will be tired. I was told no exercise besides walking for at least 4 weeks. Maybe a week off and light duty until your post-op appt. To be honest this would be a question for your Doctor. With your job being so demanding and never knowing when things could call for you to react you could injure yourself or put yourself in danger. Just my thoughts on it but hopefully someone on here has similar or the same job and can give better advice! Don't give up hope...where there is a will there is a way!!!!

No heavy lifting for 6 weeks. You might need to take a short term medical leave if they can't give light duty. Best wishes for your journey! Karen

i would ask your dr as they would be the ones who could offer you better advise in my opionion. alot depends on the person, their physicals, their weight etc...i took 8 days off for a desk job..

I agree with all above replies an with a prison job you never no when one those inmates will get a crazy idea to just punch you in the stomach that would be awful !! But alot them have nuthing to loose I'd ask for a short term medical leave in sure your job offers benefits I no the prisons here in Texas does good luck

Your job sounds very demanding so I agree, medical leave if that's an option. You're going to need a couple months.