How long before back to work?

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3 total messages Started by Jason Maiuri Sat, 15 May 2004 16:09

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Author: Jason Maiuri
Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 16:09

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Hey all

I am a live donor kidney recipient who just had the procedure done 7 weeks
ago.  I was curious as to how long people have waited before they have gone
back to work?  I am a 22 year old male and now that I have had my transplant
I am full of energy and ready to go.  Does antone have any insight on this?

Re: How long before back to work?

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Author: Grandpa
Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 04:20

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Most doctors here like you to be out 12 weeks, so you and your immune system
can adjust. After 6 weeks, I was doing very well but going crazy sitting at
home, so I convinced my Dr. to let me go back after 8 weeks. I teach school,
so there was always the threat of exposure to sick kids and crowded rooms,
but I really had no problems. Just had to learn to be extra careful.

Re: How long before back to work?

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Author: Robert Schuh
Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 20:58

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Jason Maiuri wrote:

> Hey all
>
> I am a live donor kidney recipient who just had the procedure done 7 weeks
> ago.  I was curious as to how long people have waited before they have gone
> back to work?  I am a 22 year old male and now that I have had my transplant
> I am full of energy and ready to go.  Does antone have any insight on this?

Jason,
As long as you don't do anything strenuous, I see no reason why you can't go
back. I am a professional drummer and I had a gig 1 month after my transplant. I
had help carrying my gear and I was tired, but I made it through! :-)

Rob

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