Generally, the donor is the best judge of the right time to return to work. He or she should be able to return to work by 6 to 8 weeks after surgery if the job does not involve heavy physical labor or lifting. If it does, the donor should plan on waiting 2 to 3 months after surgery, to allow the abdominal muscles to heal.
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