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I work as flight attendant lifting heavy containers, how long can i go back to work after dermoid ovarian ( with endometriosis ) laparoscopy?thanks
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4 weeks: The risk of hernias with laparoscopy is low but you should wait at least 4 weeks before starting to lift heavy objects again (>20lbs).
Answered 9/14/2014
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