I'm scheduled for a laparotomy, when can I expect to go back to work?

It is for the treatment of endometriosisI'm scheduled for a laparotomy, when can I expect to go back to work?
Usually, patients can resume normal eating and drinking about 2 - 3 days after the surgery. How long you stay in the hospital depends on the severity of the underlying problem. Complete recovery usually takes about 4 weeks.
I bet your doctor could tell you.
In your next life
probably 6 to 8 wks. and no moderate to heavy lifting.