Drew.. I think it depends on the person really.. At two week post op my husband was told he could lift 20 lbs and he has not problem doing that.. I will be at my two week post op tomorrow and I am telling you if I lift 8 right now I am still kind of sore.. I usually try to lift with my right hand, but if I do slip and lift for instance a jug of milk with my left I can FOR SURE feel it.. It is not painful, but there is a different feeling there and I know I would hate to push it and lift 20 lbs next week even though technically I could.. So Just be careful and I would suggest for your job taking a minimum of 2 wks off..

P.S.. love those fruity computer :) I totally own 2 and everything else made by the fruit... ha ha

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Seminar 06/24/08 First Appt with Dr. Dietrick 07/31/08
Physcological Eval 08/05/08
Cardiac Clearance 08/26/08
4 week diet plan begins 08/22/08Pre-op Appt 09/18/09 Surgery10/01/08