How long before I can return to work, and lift my baby?

March 2, 2014
Asked By:Jessicam13

I am going for breast augmentation, and full abdominoplasty with umbilical hernia repair, and diastasis repair. I am a Physical Therapist and am required to do heavy lifting at work. I also have a 1 years old who weighs about 23 lbs. How long before I will be able to return to work, and lift my son?

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