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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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  • linda88757
    linda88757 anna59931

    Posted

    Not sure about your place of work but mine told me after 12 weeks they will bid my job according to FMLA rules. They will still continue to pay my disibilty but I may not have a job when I return unless I come back within 12 weeks. It’s only been 4 weeks so far 
    • anna59931
      anna59931 linda88757

      Posted

      That is so wrong Linda fmla rules are not so don't agree x

  • marilyn10235
    marilyn10235 anna59931

    Posted

    Oh that sounds so like the education dept! 

    Many moons ago, when my kids were young, I worked in a primary school kitchen. It is not the easiest of jobs, & you do not say how long ago your TKR op was, but I would say if you are still using a stick to help walk, you really shouldn't be considering it as yet. I do not see them allowing you if you are still using a walking aid! In a kitchen? Dangerous! Health & Safety wouldn't allow it!!

    Returning to work depends on an awful lot & is different for every individual.

    Only you can decide as to whether you are able to work at this moment. You may have to attend a meeting but if you are medically unfit they cannot make you go back just yet! If necessary see your GP & get a Drs Certificate.  

    Marilyn 

    XX

    • anna59931
      anna59931 marilyn10235

      Posted

      Hi Marilyn got tkp end of jan this year go to see my consultant 28 of this month. Got to get x-ray done yes medical certificate send runs out at the end of this month. So just need to see and what consultant has got to say if needs I will get a medical certificate from hospital. Thank you marilyn. True that's education for u.x

    • marilyn10235
      marilyn10235 anna59931

      Posted

      Hi Anna, if you had your op end of Jan, then you are 3 months po. Far too early to even think about going back to work in your job. Sat at a desk maybe but not in a school kitchen! I'm sure the consultant will agree, I was only cleared for driving again last month at 4 months po.

      If you have to rely on walking aids to get about you will not be deemed fit to work just yet, end of!

      Try not to worry, enjoy the good weather as I'm sure it won't last & normal service will be resumed (rain, wind & rain, cold & rain etc etc urghh!!).

      Let us know how you get on

      Marilyn 

      XX

    • anna59931
      anna59931 marilyn10235

      Posted

      Thank u Marilyn I won't worry as you know when u are ready yourself yes my come will agree not for for work yet I done it 9 years ago when I had half knee replacement on my other knee went back to work to soon consultant told me it was too soon. Had a few problems with it so they can wait till I'm ready. I will go to health work and to the one to one meets but they an out a taxi on for me. Thank u marilyn.x

  • linda84382
    linda84382 anna59931

    Posted

    When I had my first tkr in 2011 I had to fill out Family Medical Leave paperwork guarenteeing my job for 3 months. ( The Family Medical Leave Act) I had a desk job so I was able to go back at 8 weeks. I elevated my knee on a chair and hobbled to the bathroom. I'm sure they would have kept my job open longer. I hope they will for you. I can't imagine standing that long. Praying for you.

    • anna59931
      anna59931 linda84382

      Posted

      Thank you Linda as it's inside your knee which has a lot of healing to do. Hopefully they will as I have been there 27yrsx

  • johnny17592
    johnny17592 anna59931

    Posted

    Hi anna

    Let your consultant know how you feel he should understand and maybe liase with your GP standing for lo g periods isn't good when you have had a TKR I found that out when I returned to work after seven weeks I was OK when I was sat at my desk but when I stood for any period of time it became stiff and sore you need time to recover there's a great saying in this forum recovery from this op is a marathon not a sprint

    I hope things work out for you good luck.

    • anna59931
      anna59931 johnny17592

      Posted

      Very true Johnny I will do go to see consultant 28 of this month. Thank u johnny.
  • ruth39320
    ruth39320 anna59931

    Posted

    Hi Anna take your time, I am 12 weeks post op and I am a nurse on a busy unit, I am not going back until I hit the ground running, my GP agrees ..thankfully

    look after yourself, when did you have op? If it’s under 12 weeks get a sick note and also are you driving yet? Tell school they will have to come and see you as your having trouble walking,

    this is about you!

    • anna59931
      anna59931 ruth39320

      Posted

      Hi Ruth I had my ok end of jan this year so not ready to go back to work yet as I work in a school kitchen which is busy. Still on a walking stick and i don't drive knee is still sore as I will know. I go to see my consultant 28 of this month get a x-ray done then again inn the 3 aug. Outside of knee is ok still some brushing at the end of knee cap. But it is inside the Lee which is still healing. Thank u ruthx

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