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I think it varies from consultant to consultant regarding the advice they give.  Also age and job will also have an impact.  That said, when I was 43 (a few years ago), I had a lap chole, had a week off and went straight back to 12 hour shifts on a general ward in a hospital.  And I was fine. 
 
In my role as an OHA, I have had referrals for employees who have had lap chole , do admin type work and their GP will often sign them off for 3 months!
 
The guidance  that Carr has attached if useful.
 
Regards,
 
Alison
 
 
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From: [log in to unmask] href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">Susan Clarke
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Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 2:18 PM
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] querie

Hi!

 

When I had mine in 2005, I was told no lifting for 8 weeks! But then it may have been my age? I was 47 then!

 

Kind regards,

 

Sue

 

 

 

Susan Clarke

Managing Director

Ock Health Ltd

 

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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sue Mann (JIC)
Sent: 09 November 2010 14:08
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] querie

 

Hi Folks,

 

I have a member of staff who has been off following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy she had an unremarkable recovery and is due back next week.  She is a cleaner and states she cannot lift anything heavy or use a buffing machine for some weeks. 

 

Can anyone comment on this please before I do a phased return.

 

Thanks,

 

Sue

 

Sue Mann
Occupational Health Nurse Adviser
John Innes Centre/Institute of Food Research/TOC/TSL/TGAC
Norwich BioScience Institutes
Tel: 01603 450564
Fax: 01603 450029

 

 

 

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