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Is this going to be an issue the day after surgery?

njdevils2013Jun 4, 2016
I am having surgery on a Wednesday. I am planning to work from home Thursday and Friday and return to the office Monday. Is it unreasonable? I work on computer all day. Is this going to be an issue the day after surgery?

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