I thought I had been told by my doctor that I would be off work for 1-2 weeks, but when I called to schedule the surgery the scheduling nurse said it would be 4-6 weeks due to the nature of my work (hospital, including ER). Everything I read seems to point more to 1-2 weeks. Do some occupations require that much time off?
Answer: 4-6 Weeks Off Work Normal After Breast Reduction?
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Answer: Reduction Recovery Times Recovery times will vary from patient to patient. Recommendations will vary from surgeon to surgeon. That being said most will recommend avoidance of exercise for 3-4 weeks post op. Heavy lifting and strenuous activity are discouraged for 6 weeks post op.With regards to your specific question, the physical demands of nursing may be a limiting factor for a return to work. Light duty may be another option.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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Answer: Reduction Recovery Times Recovery times will vary from patient to patient. Recommendations will vary from surgeon to surgeon. That being said most will recommend avoidance of exercise for 3-4 weeks post op. Heavy lifting and strenuous activity are discouraged for 6 weeks post op.With regards to your specific question, the physical demands of nursing may be a limiting factor for a return to work. Light duty may be another option.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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September 10, 2016
Answer: 6 weeks is prudent Any job that requires heavy lifting requires a longer time off from work, so 6 weeks sounds about right. Sedentary work would be about 1-2 weeks.
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September 10, 2016
Answer: 6 weeks is prudent Any job that requires heavy lifting requires a longer time off from work, so 6 weeks sounds about right. Sedentary work would be about 1-2 weeks.
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August 21, 2017
Answer: Breast Reduction and Time Off? Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
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August 21, 2017
Answer: Breast Reduction and Time Off? Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
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June 28, 2018
Answer: Time off After Breast Reduction If you have a job that involves heavy lifting (like lifting patients), you should protect your healing incisions and refrain from heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks. I have had some health care workers go back after 2 weeks only if light duty (lifting less than 5 lbs) can be accommodated. I'm hesitant sometimes to have healthcare workers go back in areas of direct patient care like an emergency room because of a theoretical risk of exposure to many more types of bacteria. If you had more of a desk job I do think 1 1/2 - 2 weeks off is reasonable.
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June 28, 2018
Answer: Time off After Breast Reduction If you have a job that involves heavy lifting (like lifting patients), you should protect your healing incisions and refrain from heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks. I have had some health care workers go back after 2 weeks only if light duty (lifting less than 5 lbs) can be accommodated. I'm hesitant sometimes to have healthcare workers go back in areas of direct patient care like an emergency room because of a theoretical risk of exposure to many more types of bacteria. If you had more of a desk job I do think 1 1/2 - 2 weeks off is reasonable.
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