Re: how long till I will be back at work?

[Guest guest]

Hi

.. . .about returning to work. Remebering that everyone is different and

heals & returns at their own pace, compared to what I expereinced after my hip

surgery at three weeks I was flexible enough to sit in a car - drive myself -

bend over (still using the " golf pick up " ) incase I dropped something. I had

planned to take longer off but went back to work at 6 weeks post op. My energy

level was not as dependable as I am used to. I was amazed at how tired I

became from a portion of my usual exertion. I felt good but . . . . . that time

off was heaven!!!!!!

My advise. . . .give yourself as much pampering and time as possible:-)

Alyce

LC2K Kennedy 5-23-03

[Guest guest]

Hi

.. . .about returning to work. Remebering that everyone is different and

heals & returns at their own pace, compared to what I expereinced after my hip

surgery at three weeks I was flexible enough to sit in a car - drive myself -

bend over (still using the " golf pick up " ) incase I dropped something. I had

planned to take longer off but went back to work at 6 weeks post op. My energy

level was not as dependable as I am used to. I was amazed at how tired I

became from a portion of my usual exertion. I felt good but . . . . . that time

off was heaven!!!!!!

My advise. . . .give yourself as much pampering and time as possible:-)

Alyce

LC2K Kennedy 5-23-03

[Guest guest]

Oh yes. . . an adendum to my eply after I read n's.

Why of course! I acompletely forgot abpit the crutches!! Imagine that! I

used my crutch right up to 6 weeks when m doctor release me from them. That is

when I went back to work.

Sorry about the slip:-)

Alyce

[Guest guest]

Oh yes. . . an adendum to my eply after I read n's.

Why of course! I acompletely forgot abpit the crutches!! Imagine that! I

used my crutch right up to 6 weeks when m doctor release me from them. That is

when I went back to work.

Sorry about the slip:-)

Alyce

[Guest guest]

Hi

Bearing in mind that you will probably still be using a crutch or

at least a cane for the first 4 weeks (many doctors say to use a cane

for at least 8 weeks, although a lot of us gave the cane up a bit

sooner), it will be very hard for you to stand, walk around, and use

both hands, at only two weeks post-op. If you had a sit-down job, it

might be possible (I went back a few hours a week at three weeks

post-op), but in your case, I would plan on taking at least a month

off, maybe even 5 or 6 weeks. Trying to hobble around the customer

without your cane would just be bad for your gait and perhaps slow

your recovery.

In addition, you won't feel up to working for at least a few

weeks; you will get tired very easily as a result of the major

surgery, anaesthetic, etc. Most of us felt pretty exhausted after just

doing a few exercises, getting in some walking or swimming, and coping

with the hassles of getting fed, bathed, and dressed every day, for

the first three weeks.

Thirdly, even though you will be wearing TED stockings, standing

for a long time is not a good idea so soon after surgery on your leg,

as you want to be either moving around or lying down, to keep your

circulation moving back up your leg.

I am self-employed, so I know what it's like to go through the

first month with very little income, but I just decided that it was

all part of the cost of the surgery, and taking proper care of myself

in the immediate post-op period would allow me to heal better, so that

I could earn more in the indefinite future...

If you haven't had major surgery before, you can't imagine what

an " assault " it is on your body. Pay attention to how you feel, and

don't go back to work until your body feels up to it, is my advice.

Good luck with your surgery,

n

rBHR Oct.2003 McMinn

[Guest guest]

Hi

Bearing in mind that you will probably still be using a crutch or

at least a cane for the first 4 weeks (many doctors say to use a cane

for at least 8 weeks, although a lot of us gave the cane up a bit

sooner), it will be very hard for you to stand, walk around, and use

both hands, at only two weeks post-op. If you had a sit-down job, it

might be possible (I went back a few hours a week at three weeks

post-op), but in your case, I would plan on taking at least a month

off, maybe even 5 or 6 weeks. Trying to hobble around the customer

without your cane would just be bad for your gait and perhaps slow

your recovery.

In addition, you won't feel up to working for at least a few

weeks; you will get tired very easily as a result of the major

surgery, anaesthetic, etc. Most of us felt pretty exhausted after just

doing a few exercises, getting in some walking or swimming, and coping

with the hassles of getting fed, bathed, and dressed every day, for

the first three weeks.

Thirdly, even though you will be wearing TED stockings, standing

for a long time is not a good idea so soon after surgery on your leg,

as you want to be either moving around or lying down, to keep your

circulation moving back up your leg.

I am self-employed, so I know what it's like to go through the

first month with very little income, but I just decided that it was

all part of the cost of the surgery, and taking proper care of myself

in the immediate post-op period would allow me to heal better, so that

I could earn more in the indefinite future...

If you haven't had major surgery before, you can't imagine what

an " assault " it is on your body. Pay attention to how you feel, and

don't go back to work until your body feels up to it, is my advice.

Good luck with your surgery,

n

rBHR Oct.2003 McMinn

[Guest guest]

At 05:04 PM 7/4/2004 -0400, you wrote:

>Oh yes. . . an adendum to my eply after I read n's.

>Why of course! I acompletely forgot abpit the crutches!! Imagine that!

LOL-so did I. I did ring in a handbell concert (which of course meant at

least a couple of " on crutches " rehearsals beforehand. I did it, but man

alive, did my pits hurt! Maybe the person could bring in a barstool or

something taller but steady and sit part of the time.

Cindy

C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01

[Guest guest]

At 05:04 PM 7/4/2004 -0400, you wrote:

>Oh yes. . . an adendum to my eply after I read n's.

>Why of course! I acompletely forgot abpit the crutches!! Imagine that!

LOL-so did I. I did ring in a handbell concert (which of course meant at

least a couple of " on crutches " rehearsals beforehand. I did it, but man

alive, did my pits hurt! Maybe the person could bring in a barstool or

something taller but steady and sit part of the time.

Cindy

C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01

[Guest guest]

Hi

It would be difficult to return to work as a hairdresser whilst wieldiing a

crutch!!!! And probably very tiring. I am now 11 weeks post op and return to

work next week as a full time teacher and like you, on my feet all day, every

day, then it's home to run the household. Everyone's personal situation is

different re having to return to work and everone is different in their rate of

healing. I was able to have 9 weeks off on sick leave then had the 2 week

school holiday at the end.By 4 weeks I was pottering around the house, doing

light houswork, using 1 stick at home, 2 when I went out. I drove at 5 weeks but

probably could have, hesitantly, at 4 weeks. Putting on shoes and socks could be

a problem unlesss you have someone there to help you. Sleeping at night may not

be the most comfortable either as generally you sleep on your back and cannot

turn over for the first 4 weeks or so. So, after a restless night, you will

enjoy your daytime catch up sleeps!!!! BUT, its far better

than the disturbed sleep from pre op aching hips!

If you are able to take 6 weeks off, do it as a favour to yourself and enjoy

your new hip!

Regards

Kay L BHR 23 / 4 /04 McMahon Melbourne

[Guest guest]

Hi

It would be difficult to return to work as a hairdresser whilst wieldiing a

crutch!!!! And probably very tiring. I am now 11 weeks post op and return to

work next week as a full time teacher and like you, on my feet all day, every

day, then it's home to run the household. Everyone's personal situation is

different re having to return to work and everone is different in their rate of

healing. I was able to have 9 weeks off on sick leave then had the 2 week

school holiday at the end.By 4 weeks I was pottering around the house, doing

light houswork, using 1 stick at home, 2 when I went out. I drove at 5 weeks but

probably could have, hesitantly, at 4 weeks. Putting on shoes and socks could be

a problem unlesss you have someone there to help you. Sleeping at night may not

be the most comfortable either as generally you sleep on your back and cannot

turn over for the first 4 weeks or so. So, after a restless night, you will

enjoy your daytime catch up sleeps!!!! BUT, its far better

than the disturbed sleep from pre op aching hips!

If you are able to take 6 weeks off, do it as a favour to yourself and enjoy

your new hip!

Regards

Kay L BHR 23 / 4 /04 McMahon Melbourne

[Guest guest]

> Hi

I am also new to this site and have found it fascinating reading. I had my right

hip resurfaced on 7/4/2004. I returned to work on a part time basis six weeks

after my op, I work in an office so I am not on my feet all day. I had been back

to work for 2 weeks when I had my left hip resurfaced(1/6/2004). I don't think I

will get back to work after six weeks this time as recovery seems a little bit

slower. Possibly because the second op was a short while after the first.

Take one step at a time and listen to your body as well as your doctor. Don't be

in too much of a rush to get back to work, concentrate on your execises and

building up your strength first. I know I felt so tired after working short days

and only 4 days a week.

Five weeks after my second op and I am using one crutch, so I don't think I am

doing too badly, I think you would find it a little difficult moving around your

clients with a crutch in tow.

Hope your op goes well

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> Date: 2004/07/04 Sun PM 04:41:39 GMT

> To: surfacehippy

> Subject: how long till I will be back at work?

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