Time off after surgery

karinsky · August 23, 2005

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

leadiaz · August 23, 2005

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.

maudeispam · August 23, 2005

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!

TraumaNurse · August 24, 2005

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...

princess_n_thep · August 25, 2005

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.