Nurses returning to work

I am sure this has been asked before- I am a nurse preop- just wondering when people have returned to work after surgery

Hello,

I had my surgery 7 days ago and today was my first day back to work.  Not because I was sore but I slept a lot.

Laura

hey beth i too am a rn, i think it depends on your surgeon , usually 2-4 weeks for lap procedure and 4-8 for wide open procedures if things go good.  good luck to you

good question...just had my surgery on wednesday (24th).  my goal is to go back on october 6.  yay nurses! haha

I work at a hospital in outpatient pediatrics, so no heavy patient lifting.  But,  I am on my feet for 8-9 hours per day.  (9 hours if no lunch, which happens often).  I have my 2 wk f/u Oct 2, and I will see what the surgeon says.  I am hoping for 4 weeks off.  Good Luck!

Hey! I'm an RN and I work 12 hour shifts! I am going to take the full 6 weeks off in case of complications, etc.  This way, I won't be stressed out about getting back to work ASAP.