Question: How long is the recuperation period after surgery? Rev. 03/03
Answer: Following discharge, patients are told to refrain from strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for three weeks. In some cases, patients may return to sedentary work one to two weeks following surgery. Patients who do heavy physical activity in the course of their employment are, for disability insurance purposes, considered totally disabled for as long as three months after the surgery.
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