Question 1

can i go back to work after anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Generally not.: The period that you should not operate heavy machinery or make major decisions would depend on the medications you were given for your procedure.  Some anesthetic drugs have a very short half life and could have you back to work in a few hours, while others are quite long acting and it would be best to wait until the next day.  Discuss your situation with your doctor.  General may not be needed.

Question 2

can i get a back to work note emailed today?

Accepted Answer

Dr. exam, then note: A doctor can write a note after doing an in-person exam. Generally, doctors do not write notes such as work-excuse or school-excuse notes, or back-to-work or back-to-school notes, without an exam. That is because a doctor's note is his written, signed, professional opinion, on whether a patient can or cannot do a particular activity. An in-person exam gives confidence to the doctor's opinion.

Question 3

how long after colonoscopy can i go back to work?

Accepted Answer

next day: It should not have any after effects.

Question 4

my wife refuses to go back to work after delivery?

Accepted Answer

Delivery: Firstly giver her some time to recover. If she has had ample rest - i would be concerned she has post-partum depression. Discuss this with the OB doctor.

Question 5

how long after appendicostomy can i go back to work?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Often can return to work in less than a week, no heavy lifting work for a couple weeks or until released by your surgeon.

Question 6

will daily home hemodialysis help get me back to work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Daily dialysis at home is much more gentle and most patients notice improvement in their energy level and over all health. Most patients doing dialysis at home are able to do full time jobs without any problem.

Question 7

should i go back to work or school after a serious illness?

Accepted Answer

Yes if cleared: If you are medically cleared, you should try to return to work or school as a return to normalcy is important in any recovery from a serious illness.

Question 8

should i go back to work while still taking pain medication?

Accepted Answer

Generally No: Many narcotic pain medications can make you drowsy, so going back to work while taking them may be dangerous.  However, if it is a non-narcotic pain reliever such as ibuprofen, you should have not limitations on work activities.

Question 9

after colonoscopy, is it 24 hours before returning back to work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and no driving: Yes, because of the anesthetic used.

Question 10

is it possible to go back to work a week after having a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Maybe. Maybe not.: That of course depends on one's doctor's advice. After all, we don't know the history of the patient, the condition of the patient, the extent of the surgery, nor whether or not the patient is an air force fighter pilot, a member of the ski patrol, or a barrister by day and barista by night. Details are important.

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