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.

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!!

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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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.

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'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.

Ill hopefully see my surgeon next week!! Ill let you know!!