I'm still in the preop process and hope to be done in November. I'm an operating room nurse and it is a very physical job,almost like construction work. I lift,push,pull all kinds of equipment and patients. How long do I need to take off work? I hope three weeks is enough. Any thoughts?

karinsky

Three weeks is great; The first week is the hardest. I had mine done on a Friday and went back to work the following Wednesday. You need at least a week; more if you can.

I work as a Direct Support Pro. (similiar to a nurse aide) I took 10 days off from work. I am so glad I had that time to rest and recover. I think three weeks will be plenty of time for you to recoop and adjust to the diet. Best of luck!

I'm still in the preop process and hope to be done in November. I'm an operating room nurse and it is a very physical job,almost like construction work. I lift,push,pull all kinds of equipment and patients. How long do I need to take off work? I hope three weeks is enough. Any thoughts?

karinsky

Another nurse here.... I think 3 weeks will be plenty of time off. I work in a busy ER, and also push, pull, lift you name it.. I went back at 13 days and was a little slow at bending lifting but certainly was able... Had great understanding coworkers who stuck me in triage until I was feeling back to myself.. Hope that helps...

as a police officer I was working "full duty" at 3 weeks. 3 weeks is about perfect. I might have even enjoyed one more week but I was anxious to get to work again.