when to resume work after emergency laparotomy +salpingectomy for ectopic rupture?
I have been transfued 10 units of blood & was on ventilator in ICU post op. when it is safe to resume full physical activity & to not to care about mild pains. (as my sick leave is affecting my training time)
2006-11-15 01:58:30 · 4 answers · asked by rn 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Laparatomy is a ver major operation not a key hole thing... those who want to answer this question.. i m my self at the end of specialist training period... my gynae consultant has discussed every thing with me.. just asked this question if any one had the experience of reuming work early & had no problem.. plz dont reply if u dont understand the question
2006-11-15 02:27:26 · update #1
I have a hard time believing your doctor didn't already tell you this!
After such a tramatic surgery, you should wait 2 weeks minimum for yourself to heal. I would personally also not lift anything heavier than 5 pounds. Was it a bilateral proceedure or unilateral? Either way, it really depends on the type of work you do.
Call your doctor, they will have a better Hx on what will suit you.
2006-11-15 02:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
When can I start to do exercise?
This depends on the type of operation you had. If you had keyhole surgery, you could start gentle exercise within 2 weeks of the operation. If you had open surgery then you should wait 6 weeks for your abdomen to heal. Exercise like swimming is usually safe, as long as the wounds are healing well, as this is a non-impact sport.
When can I return to work?
This depends on the operation you had and what type of work you do. In some cases you could return to work with a few weeks if the operation was keyhole in type and your job not too strenuous but you may feel tired and less able to cope. Coming back part-time, if this is an option, may be a good idea. In general, after 6 weeks you should be able to return to most jobs
2006-11-15 10:03:45 · answer #2 · answered by fairisleshannon 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your doctor will be able to tell you. And should have already. ONe who didnt isnt worth seeing a second time.
2006-11-15 10:00:11 · answer #3 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ask your doctor
2006-11-15 10:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by chicchick 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋