how soon can you go back to work after lithotripsy?
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Most people can return to work 1 or 2 days after ESWL. They will usually have a follow-up appointment with the doctor several weeks later. It may be over a week before a person feels able to return to work following a ureteroscopic procedure, however, and full recovery may take even longer.
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After surgery, most patients return to work in one or two weeks. You will have low energy for a while after surgery and may need to have some half days, or work every other day for your first week back. Your surgeon will give you clear instructions.
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Most kidney transplant recipients can return to work and other normal activities within eight weeks after transplant. No lifting objects weighing more than 10 pounds or exercise other than walking until the wound has healed (usually about six weeks after surgery).
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If you're recovering well and your job isn't physically strenuous, you can usually go back to work in about 6 to 8 weeks. But you'll normally need more time off if you experience any complications or your job involves a lot of standing and lifting.
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You may be able to return to light work after around 12 days, and your full working activities after around 19 days. But obviously this will depend on how quickly you recover from the surgery, and what your job involves. See our section: Returning to work after carpal tunnel release surgery.
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Most patients are able to return to work within the first or second week of surgery. You should be able to drive as soon as you can turn your head comfortably and if you are not taking narcotic pain medication. You must see your surgeon for a routine follow-up office visit approximately three weeks after surgery.
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Most surgeons do recommend that you take it easy for six weeks after a procedure. This means no heavy lifting, and no strenuous activity. Most patients can go back to work after breast augmentation before two weeks' time, although that can vary.
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It will take about 10 days for you to recover fully. Your urologist may suggest a follow-up X-ray to check if any stone fragments are left.
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Usually, 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. Most patients can return to work in about 2 weeks. If your work involves heavy lifting or other strenuous activity, it is best to wait 6 weeks. If a hysterectomy has been performed, please abstain from sex for the first 6 weeks to allow time for healing of the vagina.
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Patients return to desk jobs and administrative work the soonest, on average about six weeks after the surgery. Patients who do extremely well could return as early as one week, but this decision is up to the discretion of you and your doctor. Returning to manual labor is significantly prolonged for obvious reasons.
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How soon you can return to your work depends on your job. If you sit at work, you may be able to go back in 1 to 2 weeks. But if you are on your feet at work, it may take 6 to 8 weeks. If you are very physically active in your job, it may take 3 to 6 months.
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You can expect to be off of work for about 12 weeks after your surgery. However, you can confirm with your surgeon at your follow-up appointment in 4-6 weeks after your discharge when is the best time for you to return to work.
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Returning to work You can usually return to work 1 or 2 days after a vasectomy, but should avoid sport and heavy lifting for at least a week after the procedure to prevent complications.
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You can probably go back to normal activity about a week after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. If you do a physical job with heavy lifting, ask your doctor when you can go back to work. You can drive 24 hours after you had anesthesia if you are not taking narcotic pain medicines.
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If you have a desk job, you may be able to return to work a few days after the surgery. If you lift things or stand or walk a lot at work, it may be as long as 2 months before you can return. You can take a shower 48 to 72 hours after surgery and clean the incisions with regular soap and water.
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Back to Work: 1-2 Weeks Most likely, you'll feel ready to get back to non-strenuous work a few days after surgery, but it's best to wait a week to give your body a little more time to recover. Even just sitting at your desk all day may be surprisingly fatiguing in the first week or two after breast augmentation.
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Most patients return to full activity on an average of one week after surgery. You can expect to return to work in approximately one week. Diet: No dietary restrictions. Increase fluid intake until your stent is removed.