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When should you return to work had a tkr end of jan

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anna59931
anna59931

My job is in a school kitchen 9till 3 it's a standing job still on a walking stick to to see my consultant on 28 may. Just got a letter school want me to go to see healthwork then a one to one meeting education hr

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  • natalie04381
    natalie04381 anna59931

    Posted

    Hi I had my TKR on 9th January, my job is like you is standing all day, my work have rang me from the day I got out of hospital 15th January every week up until this day asking when I'm returning , I got a letter today asking me to a formal meeting next week with my boss and HR, I'm going to the meeting to see what they say, after standing for a period of time or walking my knee swells a Lot and is very pain ful , I am still on pain meds at night. Only you can decided when you go back , if you are using a stick I would say it's a bit early for you, I use a stick if I've done to much . It would be easier if it was an office job. Do not rush it xx

    • anna59931
      anna59931 natalie04381

      Posted

      Hi Natalie it's a joke in not ready to go back to work yet as like you my knee will swell up and also in pain. I'm still in pain killers which I take at night. I will go to the health and also to the meeting. Very true if u work in a office you are sitting down not standing i go to see my consultant on the 28th of this month.x thank you natalie. Also exercises three times a day.x

  • susan47321
    susan47321 anna59931

    Posted

    If your not ready to go back to work don't go.

    Get sick note from your doctor. Then they have to give you the time off.

    You can't rush back when your going to be on your feet all day.

    I feel worn out just getting out of bed and doing all my exercises.

    Sue

    • anna59931
      anna59931 susan47321

      Posted

      I know Sharon go back to see my consultant on the 28th this month x-ray got to be done and do the exercises in so not ready yet but hopefully soon. Thank u sharon.x
    • anna59931
      anna59931

      Posted

      Sorry mean susan.xx
  • sharonc67
    sharonc67 anna59931

    Posted

    Everyone is different unfortunately but I know some work places are quite strict about how long you’re off.   I also work in a school and on my feet most of the 5 hours, I went back on a phased return at 3 months but I had no walking aids at that point.   Full time by 5 months.  Maybe you need to check your terms of employment before your meeting so there are no surprises. Good luck with it all. Sharon 
    • anna59931
      anna59931 sharonc67

      Posted

      I know Sharon but I am on my feet for 6hrs as I work in the school kitchen where do I check your terms of employment sharon. I go to see my consultant on 28 this month got to get x-ray in doing my exercises as well. Thank u sharon.x
    • sharonc67
      sharonc67 anna59931

      Posted

      Terms of employment in handbook or you can ask for a copy I guess from payroll? 
  • davidjk22
    davidjk22 anna59931

    Posted

    I was off work 6 month with each knee. Don't go back before you are ready, you won't be doing yourself any favours if you do. 

    • anna59931
      anna59931 davidjk22

      Posted

      Thank you David it does depend on the type of job you are doing I work in a school kitchen not a sitting down job. So I will go back when I know I am safe and when my consultant says it is ok.x
    • anna59931
      anna59931

      Posted

      Thank you how can a doctor who I have never seen before go against my own consultant
    • anna59931
      anna59931

      Posted

      Thank you how can a doctor who I have never seen before go against my own consultant
    • davidjk22
      davidjk22 anna59931

      Posted

      If you are a union member it may be an idea to ask their advice re the meeting. I'm sure you can have someone with you in the meeting. 

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