HIP REPLACEMENT 2 WEEK TO WORK

I have worked in my home sitting on the computer as I make reservations for a tourism business and so have been able to manage that ok, but also am at home, so have the luxury of taking a break from sitting. It is now 2 and a half weeks since my surgery. I suppose the best thing is to talk to your supervisor and perhaps you can start out at a few hours to see how you do. If the doctor says you can put full weight on the operated hip, then you should be able to, dependent on the type of prosthesis from what I understand. I was suppose to walk from the very first so used a walker then a cane, now not needing one so much, but use it when needed. Walking does help solidify the new joint and is important to heal from within all that has been cut during the surgery. Wishing you well on your recovery, susan

Hi. I work in a school office and have been given medical certificate for 6 weeks! My physio said 6 weeks too. I hope to go in for a while before 6 weeks to do a phased return and see how it goes. I am 9 days post op and def feel nowhere near ready although doing really well. Two weeks seems pushing it. Suppose you maybe try and see. Take care x

I also work in an office - was told by the physio at my pre-op assessment to not even think about going back to work before 6 weeks - priority was to look after myself, rest and excercise. I have put work before my health before (and delayed this op because of work). This time I intend to listen to the advise given - and have told my employers I will be off for at least 6 weeks. 

As I worl fo myself, office based in home I wads working at my computer 7 days after the op. However if I needed a rest I would lie down for a short while. Just a case of what you are comfy with

I won't be returning to my office job for at least 6 weeks. It's not so much the work rather getting there. I want to be 100% before I face the madness of Londons rush hour!

Jennifer, uk

It bothers me that your doctor expects you to be back to normal in 2 weeks. Seems impossible. Be careful moi, you live in your body, not you doctor.

💛 Dawn, USA

I agree with others, only 2 weeks off after a hip replacement. I can see if it was a tonsillectomy or something more simple, but pressuring someone into thinking they can work in two weeks is absurd. Perhaps you can talk to your doctor again and get a more reasonable amount of time off before going back to work. You will still be on pain meds and anticoagulants. Do they expect you to take the elevated toilet seat to work? Just kidding. Even if doing a desk type job, sitting for hours is not ideal either for your recovery. Most jobs allow at least 6-8 weeks time after an abdominal surgery,  you had a big surgery and that should be taken into account. Hopefully, there is a happy medium that will work for you and your employer. Good luck with advocating for yourself!!!

Hi

Two weeks does seem a very short time.

I'm thinking about the 90 degree angle.....can you work and not break that? You wont twist or bend?

Also you need to be moving........sitting is not ideal.....forlong periods. Will you be able to get up and walk around when you need to?

Be careful

Love

Eileen   UK