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anna59931
anna59931

I had a full knee replacement on 31 jan. I work in a school kitchen which is a standing job 9 till 3 don't think I ready yet to go back hopefully it will be soon

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  • wendie67130
    wendie67130 anna59931

    Posted

    Hi Anna I’m 12 week p/o now and was Gojng to back to work at week 9. I was advised not to by my surgeon and I decided to take a full 3 months off. I have a very understanding boss and I appreciate not everyone is  In the same situation. All I can say is take as much time as you need for initial recovery. We are all on a long different journey where recovery is concerned but listen to your body, it will tell you what to do 

    Good luck with your recovery 😊

    • anna59931
      anna59931 wendie67130

      Posted

      Thank wendie I will see my consultant again on the 29th of May I will see what he has got to say as when he says it will be ok.they will do a phase of return to work to see what I can and cannot do. So I will see what my consultant says.x
  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX anna59931

    Posted

    There is no "hopefully" in TKRville just like the word "should" has been stricken from the lexicon.  You cannot set up any expectations in your head...they screw with your brain.  Your knee controls everything...EVERYTHING.  This is the most Zen of all surgeries: "You will be better when you are better."...and not a moment sooner.  

    ?Just had a report on here that one member just got back to work at 5 months and is having zero problems.  Why?  She gave the knee the time it needed to heal and did all the ROM and muscle rebuild work necessary for a successful transition from home to her job.  The people who try this at three months have lots of pain, stiffness, swelling, etc.  Yes, there are exceptions and some (very few) have done it.  I wouldn't count on it.

    ?Physiologically, you need to regain all the strength in your quads, glutes and core...the muscles that support the knee.  They have all atrophied since the surgery.  Need to do the muscle rebuild or you put all the stress of standing and walking on the new knee joint itself.  Bad idea.  Understand that a FULL recovery usually takes a year...back to work in the 4-6 month range is typically very successful.

    ?Click on my name and then "See All Discussions".  Lots of stuff on post-op depression, exercising, pain, meds, sleeping and so much more.  I'm sure some of it will be helpful.  You are at 3 months...out of the major pain zone.  You should have done the PT work to get your ROM back.  Now it's time to rebuild all that muscle strength...THEN you can handle standing for your job.  Good luck.

  • sarcee50
    sarcee50 anna59931

    Posted

    I had partial knee replacement 3 years ago age 53 and cover teaching in schools. I took a full 6 months off despite a slight pressure from my new boss to go back sooner. I felt I had to get everything back to as much normality as possible which included the dreadful sleeping pattern I had got into before I could put my all back into my job. Only go back when you know you feel absolutely ready...good luck
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