If you had a laparotomy, then you probably will not be able
to get back
to work for at LEAST 4-6 weeks. You have
to give your body plenty of time to heal. Even though we look healed on the outside, the inside takes quite a bit longer to heal. July sounds about right for a return to work date. I am having a laparotomy tomorrow and my instructions sheet (my doctor gave me my post-op instructions at my pre-op appointment) said that no driving, sex, lifting or bending for 4-6 weeks.