How long are you off work for a laparotomy?
However, avoid heavy lifting, housework and strenuous exercise for 10-14 days. Following a laparoscopy you can normally return to work within 7-14 days. Recovery time is longer. You will need 6-8 weeks off work (depending on the job you do, this may be longer).
However, avoid heavy lifting, housework and strenuous exercise for 10-14 days. Following a laparoscopy you can normally return to work within 7-14 days. Recovery time is longer. You will need 6-8 weeks off work (depending on the job you do, this may be longer).
