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lynn66084
lynn66084

Does anyone work in a supermarket on shop floor and has had a hip replacement.  If you have did you manage to get back to work ok?

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  • lynn66084
    lynn66084

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    I'm on the waiting list now, the doc didn't say how long it would be, so will just wait for the letter coming.

    He did say that you can't squat (like right down) so as I go walking in the countryside I am going to take my shewee with me. Had it years but never used it, so a good time to practice it.

    Also said my right hip might last another 3 or 4 yr.

    I had loads of questions but never asked them but I did say what my job was and he showed me how to deal with the low shelves, so I figure I can go back to work ok.

    I have asked for training for the electric truck (for pulling heavy pallets), so hope I get that.

    Feeling a lot more positive now.

  • diane80279
    diane80279 lynn66084

    Posted

    I was told to take 3 months off of work, and I work in an office.  
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK diane80279

      Posted

      I'm hoping for at least 3 months - office work, but have to commute 90 mins each way minimum to and from London
    • lynn66084
      lynn66084 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      My friends brother recently had it done, he is a postman he got three month off, so I expect I get that. He is about 5-6 weeks and said he is no where ready to go back yet, not even for light duties. At least he got the full 3 month.

      Thought it was 6 weeks for offices but obviously depends on what's needed.  Everybody is different and have different healing times. That's a lot of driving.

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK lynn66084

      Posted

      Lynn,

      ​The 90 mins is train, then tube, then Boris Bike or bus.

      ​Keeps me fit(ish) cool

      ​

      Graham

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