how soon should you go back to work after having stents put in?
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- We referred her to this topic, said that post-stent pain was not uncommon and that, assuming nothing is amiss with the stent, this pain usually goes away in time. She replied today: ...you are correct about 2 days after my post the pain stopped, which made it about 6 weeks after stenting.
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- Most heart attack patients go back to work within two weeks to three months depending on the severity of the heart attack. Your doctor will determine when you can go back and if your current job is suitable for a person who has had a heart attack.
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- Avoid driving a car for 4-6 weeks after surgery. Your reaction time will be delayed due to weakness, fatigue, and/or medication. You do not want to risk hitting the steering wheel and reinjuring the sternum. When riding in a car for long distances, stop every 1-2 hours to stretch your legs.
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- If you have a metal stent, your doctor may recommend aspirin and another anticlotting medicine for at least 1 month. If your stent is coated with medicine, your doctor may recommend aspirin and another anticlotting medicine for 12 months or more. Your doctor will work with you to decide the best course of treatment.fter either type of stent procedure (for arteries narrowed by plaque or aortic aneurysms), your doctor will remove the catheter from your artery. The site where the catheter was inserted will be bandaged.
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- As for stent life, this stent is designed to disappear completely after around three years, leaving the artery in a more natural state than permanent stents. It is a new device that has not yet been approved for use in the U.S., although it received the CE Mark (Europe) two years ago.
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG) Return to work usually occurs after the six week recovery, but may be much sooner for non-strenuous employment. Exercise stress testing is routinely done four to six weeks after CABG surgery and signals the beginning of a cardiac rehabilitation program.
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Top 30 Doctor insights on: Recovery After Ruptured Appendix Surgery I generally tell my patients that they can go back to work whenever they feel like it as long as there is no heavy lifting (more than 20 lbs) for 6 wks, mainly to reduce the risk of getting an incisional hernia. Also avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you are still taking pain meds. ...Read more.
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- Time off work depends on the type of ones work as well as the procedures performed. Usually a patient can return to work in 2 to 4 weeks if they are able to work while seated. If a persons job requires standing and walking, return to work may take several weeks when one is able to bear weight.
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Contents: Career vs Job What's the difference between Career and Job? A person usually holds several jobs in their career. It is usually easier to change jobs in the same field of work that define ones career. However, switching careers is more difficult and may require the person to start at the bottom of the ladder in the...
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Total Knee Replacement Surgery When you can return to work after total knee replacement surgery depends on your profession. If your work is sedentary, you may return as early as 2 to 4 weeks post-operatively. If your work is more rigorous, you may require up to 3 months before you can return to full duty. In some cases, more time may be necessary.
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FAQs You'll usually be able to do all the things you want to do after around four weeks. The time you need off work will depend on your job – your cardiologist will usually be able to advise you about this. Typically, people who've had a pacemaker fitted are advised to take three to seven days off.
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When will I leave the hospital after an angioplasty and stenting? Discharge from the hospital for “elective” angioplasty is usually the day after the procedure and, in some cases, may even be the same day. Most patients are able to return to work within a few days to a week after a procedure.
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- The stent is completely covered by natural tissue in a matter of 4 - 6 weeks.and the risk of clot formation is nearly absent by that time. In very few cases (1 chance out of 200) a clot may form during the first two weeks after a stent procedure). Such patients develop symptoms of a heart attack.
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Top 30 Doctor insights on: How Long Will I Be Off Work After Gallbladder Surgery Dr. Norman Bein Dr. Bein. 1 doctor agreed: Depends on cause and: With uncomplicated laparascopic gall bladder surgery you may return within a week...The level of physical activity involved in your work determines how long you need to be away from it.
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After Your Angioplasty & Stenting Procedure If your procedure was performed while you were having a heart attack, tiredness will last longer – perhaps as long as six weeks, the time it usually takes for healing after a heart attack. When to Call the Doctor. If you feel chest pain like you felt before the procedure or during it when the balloon catheter was inflated in your artery.
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- 1 Work: Most patients will begin to feel like returning to light work six to 12 weeks after surgery. Check with your surgeon before returning to work.  Visitors: Limit your visitors for the first couple of weeks. If you get tired, excuse yourself and lie down.
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How long will you be out of work after herniated disc surgery? This varies, depending on the procedure and the patient, from days to months. Traditionally, spine surgery has required several weeks away from work for even the most resilient patients. With modern techniques, however, patients can return to work in as little as a week. Procedures for Treating Herniated Discs.
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Top 40 Doctor insights on: How Long After Getting A Laparoscopic Appendectomy Can I Return To Work How long after a laparoscopic appendectomy can I go back to work? Depends on the work: If my patients do heavy work, like construction or warehousing, i restrict them for about 2-4 weeks. If they do supervisory, office or professional type work, they may return to work when them feel well.
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Return to Work after Knee Replacement â Timeline and Challenges Written by Dr. Brian Hatten M.D.                        on September 2, 2015 The time a knee replacement patient can return to work varies not only by the individual, but also by the type of profession. Patients employed in sedentary jobs may be able to return to work when they can safely travel to and from their job, generally between 2 to 6 weeks.
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The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life (A Free Press Paperbacks Book) 1st Free Press pbk. ed Edition, Kindle Edition Only one white person in six is as smart as the average Ashkenazi Jew, and only one black and six is as intelligent as the average white. The bell curve explicitly predicts that there will be extraordinarily smart, and extraordinarily dumb people in every population.
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When can you expect to be back to work after herniated disc surgery? This results in patients having a longer recovery time while their spine and muscles heal and rebuild. Additionally, patients undergoing traditional open back surgery are required to stay in the hospital for postoperative care for about 2 – 5 days after surgery. This translates to another week away from work and more medical bills after the procedure is completed.
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- In most cases it’s usually safe to return to light work or an office-based job within 6 weeks of the operation. If your job involves heavy duties, you may need to be off work for several more weeks. If your employer has an occupational health nurse or doctor they will advise you on this.act: Work can be part of your recovery. Everyone needs time off to recover after an operation-but too much of it can stand in the way of you getting back to normal. In fact, by staying off for too long, people can become isolated and depressed.
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How long will it take me to get back to work after arthroscopic shoulder surgery? After the procedure you will be sent for physical therapy twice or 3 times a week for 4 to 6 weeks. If you are a fast healer and you attend the therapy sessions and you have a good therapist, then you can resume your job in as fast as 3 weeks. But it's best to wait for 4 to 6 weeks before resuming full activity.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Therefore, most patients are on their feet within 24 hours of the procedure, and most regular daily activities can be resumed within 2 days of the tubal reversal surgery. The average time for returning back to work is 3-5 days.
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Treating Pseudotumor Cerebri After placing the shunt and valve, the doctor will cover the incisions with sterile bandages. After the procedure, the OR team will move you to the recovery room. Once you are awake, the transport team will move you to a room in the hospital. You will stay overnight in the hospital, so we can monitor you during your recovery. Most patients leave the hospital after one or two days. Will the shunt be visible after surgery? You will notice a small lump behind your hairline and above your ear where the valve is located.
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Total Knee Replacement Surgery Generally, you should not use weights for the first 2 months after total knee replacement surgery. However, as everyone's strength varies, consult with your physical therapist before using weights. Use light weights to begin with (1 to 5 lbs.) and gradually progress.hen you can return to work after total knee replacement surgery depends on your profession. If your work is sedentary, you may return as early as 2 to 4 weeks post-operatively. If your work is more rigorous, you may require up to 3 months before you can return to full duty.