Back to Work?

My last replacement surgery, did not require my leads to be changed, just pulled a bit to give me more slack and I was told not to lift anything for 6 weeks. Now 10 years later, they're telling me I will only be out of work for 1 week. My job requires lifting up to 50 lbs., some overhead lifting. Is this reasonable? Not that I'm trying to milk this and get 6 weeks off again, but remembering previous recoveries, I'd atleast suspect 2-4 weeks. Surgery is Monday. Comments?

4 Comments

lifting

by LS - 2010-06-09 10:06:09

If your job requires lifting 50 pounds overhead, I doubt you'll be doing that after a week. JMO though.
Did you mention that part to the Dr.?
Liz

follow up comment

by jonnypacker - 2010-06-09 11:06:43

Like the last surgery, the leads will not be replaced. I just remember after the last surgery having a hard time raising my arm over my head 2-3 weeks out, and the tugging feeling. Hope after a week of recovery they allow me a little extra time to heal.

Limitations

by cruz - 2010-06-10 08:06:41

Talk to your doctor about the specific job duties and ask if there will be limitations (such as maximum lbs). I don't believe in sitting on your butt, but I also don't believe in asking for trouble like having to have a re-do on the procedure just to prove I'm a hard-a**.

Strange

by ElectricFrank - 2010-06-10 12:06:22

My response would be back to work in a couple of days unless the leads were changed. After my replacement in Jan I was back at normal activities the next day. The over the head warning is only important if a lead was changed. Otherwise, just figure it is the same as any surgery with sutures. It depends a lot on your body makeup etc.

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