Jobs after a hip replacement

hi angelika , 

It really depends - I have seen posts from members who went back to bartending (standing and lifting), being a cassier in a supermarket ( sitting, lifting, twisting), mail carrier, construction etc ... 

Do you still have your job and if so, how do you feel about it - how about your supervisors - maybe you can have a less physically demanding routine ? 

what would you really like to do, sweetheart - this might be a turning point in your life ...

when is your hip replacement surgery scheduled for?  

big warm hug

renee

 

Hi angelika,

I was a year gone 17th February this year.  I went back to work at 13 weeks. Did phased return for a couple of weeks.  I work in a supermarket, heavy lifting, climing steps all the time etc.  I managed but you have to listen to your body, don't overdo anything, you don't want to pop a hip.  I'm not allowed to squat so I get on my knees for the lower shelves but everything has worked out.  I did feel the hip pulling a few times so stopped doing those jobs until I was stronger. (lifting pallets) I didn't pull heavy pallets either at first and still don't now, if I feel it pulling. The main thing as I have said, is listento your body and you will be fine and don't rush, it can take a year or two for things to heal up properly.

Hi, I went back to work for a few meetings from about 7 weeks, and then I went back properly at 10 weeks. I only work 3 days a week, but it's quite physical at times, I teach 4 and 5 year olds. I've tried to take it gradually and not do things that have made my hip ache.(Like skipping around the hall, sitting on tiny chairs etc.) I wish you all the best with what you decide to do.

Thank you everyone for all your replies to this thread :-) i really appreciate that. I was working earlier in royal mail distribution centre and the job did involve heavy lifting, and pushing and pulling yorks weighting up to 250 kgs, and i was in pain after 10 hours shift. Thats why i had to resign, i was then looking for a job sińce end of december straight after resigning from previous job. Today i got a job offer from a supermarket doing the online shopping orders. I really hope that everything will go well and i can enjoy the job pain free :-) i had to admit that im tired and i feel often upset that im failing at doing some of the tasks.... On the other hand i know i cant complain because my life is much Better now after thr..