If you have a job that is extremely physical and requires heavy lifting, you will need to take more time off of work than someone with a more sedentary profession. Your Restora Austin surgeon will give you specific instructions on post-surgical care and monitor your recovery along the way to ensure that it’s safe for you to return to work without hindering your recovery. Generally, patients are able to return to work after 1 to 2 weeks if their job requires them to sit at a computer or desk for the majority of the day. For patients with more active professions, it may require you to take anywhere from 3-4 weeks off of work