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Multi-Organ Transplant
Transplant Pharmacy - Life After Transplant
Returning to Work
Prior to returning to work you must receive permission from your transplant physician. There are many variables that will determine when you may return to work, including the physical activity requirements of your job, your age, and the stress level of your work.
Generally, the waiting period before returning to work is 3 to 6 months after discharge from hospital. This waiting period is necessary to give you time to recover from the surgery. Also, since rejection is most likely to occur in the first three months, it is important to wait until this higher risk period has passed before returning to work. You will also be required to make frequent visits to the clinic during the first 3 months, which could result in a lot of time lost from work. In addition, if you are receiving disability benefits, these will be stopped once you return to work. In the event that you need to be re-admitted to the hospital after your return to work, it could take up to several weeks to reinstate your disability benefits.
