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Returning to work after a tkr?

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Clarkey1962
Clarkey1962

I'm due back to work after having 3 months off. I'm not worried about the actual return to work but the thought of the commute terrifies me. Has anyone else felt like this before returning to work and what advice would you give? I was thinking of asking to stagger my journey (outside of the rush hour) for the first few weeks at least. HELP! 😕

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  • archemedes
    archemedes Clarkey1962

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    We seldom want to return to work after such intrusive and extensive surgery - such feelings are only natural.

    The question is, do you feel well, able, and capable of getting back?

    If the answer to these questions is 'yes' then maybe give it a try.

    One question you should maybe ask yourself is how much standing or walking  do in order to perform your job correctly, as this may well adversely affect your knee.

    I would personally prefer to see a 'staged return', during which time you will be able to test yourself out, and if things get too much you could ease-off a bit.

    • Clarkey1962
      Clarkey1962 archemedes

      Posted

      Yeah I am ready so will push for the staggered return and see how I go from there. Thank you so much for your advice. It's very helpful.
  • martinarvelo
    martinarvelo Clarkey1962

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    No harm in asking is there!  To travel out of peak hours is bound to make it easier.  On the question of gong back to work, I was looking at a website today with information about TKR's . . and they said that the normal return time for work was four to ten weeks!  These people are CRAZY!  And that was talking about people in reasonably active occupations!  they did have the decency to say that if you were doing a heavy physical job you might want to reconsider changing your job!  Hope your return to work goes well and isn't too gtraumatic.  
    • Clarkey1962
      Clarkey1962 martinarvelo

      Posted

      I can't believe that the guidelines for returning to work are so low!!! At 6 weeks I could barely function let alone return to commenting and then doing a full days work!!! I'm not sure I'm that ready at 3 months!!!

      Thanks for the encouragement! 😉

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