I recently had a CT scan done to recheck on a tumor found on my liver in late December of 2009 (A follow up CT scan was done in February of 2010 to see if there was any growth). I received my results a few days ago stating that not only did my original tumor grow but a second one was found. I am now being referred to a surgeon to have them removed. My question is how long is the recovery time for this surgery? I start a new job Monday and like everyone else I can't afford to not have a job, my husband's income isn't enough. We have two kids to support and bills to pay.