February 1, 201313 yr 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.
February 1, 201313 yr 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!!
February 1, 201313 yr 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.
February 1, 201313 yr Author My coworker was sleeved beginning of Jan and the doctor has not cleared him because of what we do. I was just curious
February 1, 201313 yr 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
February 1, 201313 yr 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.
February 1, 201313 yr Author Yes' date=' I had a 2 week 15-20lb limit[/quote'] Ok thank you. I can not go back until I can lift over 60 pounds
February 1, 201313 yr 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.
February 1, 201313 yr 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.
February 2, 201313 yr Author LOL... 60lbs?!? Holy cow' date=' 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.[/quote'] 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.
February 2, 201313 yr 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....
February 2, 201313 yr Author 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.
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.