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It's been a week now after i've had my gallbladder removed, will i get the all clear from my gp to go back to work? it was a lapascopic surgery

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Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered

Very Soon: In my practice, most lap GB patients are back to unrestricted work in 4-10 days. Rarely, a two or three week restriction is give, based on patient, job, and surgical considerations. you should be good to go very soon. Good luck.

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Answered 9/13/2014

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A member asked:

It's been a week now after i've had my gallbladder removed, will i get the all clear from my gp to go back to work? it was a lapascopic surgery

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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