partial knee replacement

[upssd]

Just Had a partial knee replacement.. other than the expected pain of rehab, anyone know Realistically how long it should take to be FULLY recovered to the point of resuming Delivering pain free.
Previously had 2 meniscus surgeries and came back too soon on both of them.
Not this time, wondering what time table i'm looking at to do this job right, safely and pain free

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

What kind of time frame has your surgeon set for you?

 

[upssd]

8 weeks
but he has never delivered for UPS
just looking for an EXPERIENCED opinion

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

8 weeks
but he has never delivered for UPS
just looking for an EXPERIENCED opinion

So your surgeon was inexperienced?

 

[I Just Wanna Go Home]

So your surgeon was inexperienced?

His PhD had a walmart price tag on it so he is probably experienced.

 

[rod]

Stay out 2 years---Liberty Mutual loves it when you take it to the max.

 

[upssd]

All funny replies but SERIOUSLY, what is realistic to make sure i don't come back too early. Just wondering if y'all know anyone whose had a partial and attempted a return. I've done it twice with Meniscus surgery and learned from that. I personally am thinking 12 weeks before i even think about beating it up on that job

 

[upssd]

So your surgeon was inexperienced?

No, very good surgeon just most people don't get what we do and the toll it takes on the knees and body

 

[oldngray]

@joeboodog might be able to share some insight.

 

[upssd]

@joeboodog might be able to share some insight.

Thanks

 

[Lineandinitial]

Maybe time for a job change

 

[upssd]

Maybe time for a job change

Not the answer i was looking for

 

[Lineandinitial]

Ok, how about "Never".

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

@joeboodog might be able to share some insight.

Doubtful.

 

[joeboodog]

Doubtful.

When comes to knee replacements, been there, done that, got the scars to prove it. With me, it took three months to return to work. The first few months back were difficult but fortunately my management team worked with me and were very understanding.

The main thing is doing your physical therapy and working out on your own. Also work on other areas of your body so they don't soft.

After a while, you will feel great but it takes time.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Doubtful.

Seriously?

 

[rod]

All kidding aside if you are a smoker it will take longer to heal but it can be done. A fellow driver I know had 3 MAJOR back surgeries, was out a total of 5 years and still made it back for a coupe of years to fulfill his 30 years and get full pension.

 

[upssd]

When comes to knee replacements, been there, done that, got the scars to prove it. With me, it took three months to return to work. The first few months back were difficult but fortunately my management team worked with me and were very understanding.

The main thing is doing your physical therapy and working out on your own. Also work on other areas of your body so they don't soft.

After a while, you will feel great but it takes time.

I hear ya
Starting Rehab now. Pretty Determined

 

[upssd]

Thank

All kidding aside if you are a smoker it will take longer to heal but it can be done. A fellow driver I know had 3 MAJOR back surgeries, was out a total of 5 years and still made it back for a coupe of years to fulfill his 30 years and get full pension.

Thanks Man
i appreciate ur reply

 

[bottomups]

Maybe time for a job change

After my last rotator cuff rupture my doctor wanted to do a shoulder replacement. Told me if I had plans to return to work he wouldn't waste his time because the wear and tear of UPS would most likely ruin his work.