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louise_48509
louise_48509

Has anyone went back to work too soon? I intend to go back to work next month, that will be 16 weeks after tkr. I'm doing great with walking and stuff but haven't really been on my feet for more than an hour, maybe 2 at the most. My concern is I'll be on my feet at work for 8 hours and don't know if it's doable.

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  • sharonc67
    sharonc67 louise_48509

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    I’m 14 weeks post TKR & I’m on a phased return to work which is working well, luckily work (school) have been very understanding, but might ask to do a few more hours after Christmas as I am on my feet all day it is hard work.  I wouldn’t recommend going straight to full time hours if you could help it. Good luck!

    • Zadok1
      Zadok1 sharonc67

      Posted

      Thanx. I know I jumped in on this thread for Benefit
  • MarieMichelle
    MarieMichelle louise_48509

    Posted

    Hi Loiuse, haven’t gone back to work yet myself, been 6 weeks , but thinking i will def be back to work at 10 weeks and i drive a lot for work - like 1500 miles a month, so def nervous about that sad good luck 
    • louise_48509
      louise_48509 MarieMichelle

      Posted

      Oh wow, that's a lot of driving. I hope you're ready for that, that'll definitely be hard going

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