# Question about returning to work after foot surgery

**URL:** <https://community.patient.info/t/question-about-returning-to-work-after-foot-surgery/763980>\
**Category:** Mental health\
**Tags:** Anxiety disorders\
**Created:** [6 June 2021 01:50 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/question-about-returning-to-work-after-foot-surgery/763980 "2021-06-06T01:50:30Z")\
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**Post date:** [6 June 2021 01:50 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/question-about-returning-to-work-after-foot-surgery/763980/1 "2021-06-06T01:50:30Z")

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Hello, I have been out of work since March for a big toe fusion. I work heavy construction  
Lots of lifting , climbing , steep slopes , traffic control up to 8 hours standing on blacktop, guiderail repair etc. I also have anxiety pretty bad and I am so worried the doctor is going to release me no restrictions in a few days. I really would like some restrictions and work seems receptive to the idea. But I’m freaking out the doctor isn’t going to want to hear it and say I’ve had my 3 months and back to work 100 percent. Does anyone have any experience working with their doctor to ease back in to this heavy work ? Or is my anxiety just getting the best of me? I’m so embarrassed to even bring it up but it’s eating away at me. Thank you !