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When to go back to work

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brisgolfer
brisgolfer

Hi all

I'm approaching my 6 week review after a THR, i'm startiing to feel great and almost pain free and walking up to 3 miles a day, my sick note for work runs out this week and although i'm walking 3 miles a day i really don't don't feel ready to go back to work, is 6 weeks too early to return to work.

I've worked for the same company for 28 years and only had a total of 4 weeks off sick so i know i'm not swinging the lead but feel guilty going for walks when perhaps i should be at work.

When should i go back, how long are people normally off after THR

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  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK brisgolfer

    Posted

    I went back after 5 months on a phased return, but then I had to have revision 10 weeks after my initial THR.  So it was about 12 weeks after the revision.

    Graham

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Dear Graham

      That is really very bad luck having to have faced having to have a revision so soon after primary surgery.

      Good luck with your recovery.

      Cheers Richard

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK RichardKen

      Posted

      Sadly, today's events in London put my problems into perspective.

      I am alive, I can walk OK, I'm not in pain with my hip.

      How lucky I am.

      Graham

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Graham you are so very right we have much to be thankful for. Thanks for the reality check.

      Cheers Richard

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK RichardKen

      Posted

      No problem ... I was only a few hundred yards away at the time it happened - so glad I was not nearer.

      My thoughts go to all those affected in whatever way by it.

      Graham

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure brisgolfer

    Posted

    Nothing to feel guilty about. It's a change I. Your lifestyle for sure and natural wanting to be at work. 

    It it takes time to get back into the swing of things. When your ready and the bone has grown on the implant tomsecutpre the components then your muscles are coping too with movement. Joint surgery takes time to get back into shape.

    everone heals at different paces and I hope your getting along with little to no pain or complication issues.

     

  • PTBCAL
    PTBCAL brisgolfer

    Posted

    Never mind work mate.....when is it safe to go to the gym?

    Had a hip resurfacing (not constricted to THR rules I believe) 3 weeks ago and desperate to do some light cycling at gym etc.....

    Anyone ever feel the same and what did they do?

  • dave63380
    dave63380 brisgolfer

    Posted

    I went back at 2 weeks / didn't have to do much but was there / only about 6 hrs/day for first week. I'm at 8 months post op RTHR. All is good walking every day / think I need to go back for more PT. Walking and working not the same as the PT exercises. Good luck, remember to be careful how you move and what you do for at least 3 months. If you have sick leave still, and want to take more time then do it. Try working more on exercises, stretching and strengthening.I had 2 knee replacements before the hip surgery. 2 1/2 years ago. I'm a big believer in the PT. Good luck

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