Any fellow nurses(or any profession honestly) can help me out with this one... I currently work in home care, how long did you all take out of work? Ive had my gallbladder removed but due to other complications (pulmonary embolism) I was out of work for 1 month but honestly felt as though I could return to work the following week.... I know each individual is different but all input is greatly appreciated... TIA!

I think it depends on what your job entails and how well you handle pain. I had surgery on a Thursday and was back to work (remote) on Monday and back to the office (and train commute) the following monday (10 days). I think most people are feeling back to 90% or so in a week or two. Being a nurse though I would think that potential for having to lift people or do other strenuous things might mean you need to stay out longer to avoid the increased risk of a hernia.

I’m a hairstylist- on my feet all day- I took off two weeks. I was tired when I went back but felt fine other than that.



HW: 282.2 lbs
SW: 256.4 lbs
CW: 169.6 lbs

I deliver newspapers in my car 2.5hrs a night so i only took 2 weeks off. I go back this Thursday. Really depends on the line of work you do.

The lifting would be the problem, and as a homecare nurse myself, you don't normally have help, and many times I didn't have the needed Hoyer lift. If you're days, you have more to do physically, but if you work nights like I did, I'm afraid the stress from the surgery might tire you and perhaps put you in danger of falling asleep on the job. Just my 2 cents.

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