Retired after 36 years all full time.

[Catatonic]

you may have something there. I don't mind going to the store a lot since I can use the shopping cart to lean on. Standing in line is the worst. I'll look into it.

Using the shopping cart and getting relief was where I came up with the idea to try a rollator.

 

[rod]

I guess I'm lucky. I escaped UPS unharmed--other than maybe a damaged liver. Other than it getting harder and harder every year to throw that leg over the seat on the Harley I am good to go. I credit a lot of my staying healthy (knock on wood) to going to the YMCA 3 times a week for a workout on their Cybex machines and doing my fair share of walking. I went through 3 months of back problems once years ago at UPS and don't ever want to go that route again.

 

[mannbrown]

I cant say I escaped unharmed but I left with less collateral damage then others I've seen over the years knee replacements, back surgeries and rotator cuff injury's seem to be the most common. The Doc said I should do well with the scope and giving up UPS will allow my knees to last for many years to come.

 

[retiredTxfeeder]

Haha. My knees are shot, my back hurts probably 90% of the time and I had rotator cuff surgery in 2013, sounds like like I'm a classic case.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I cant say I escaped unharmed but I left with less collateral damage then others I've seen over the years knee replacements, back surgeries and rotator cuff injury's seem to be the most common. The Doc said I should do well with the scope and giving up UPS will allow my knees to last for many years to come.

That's fantastic. Can't even imagine what you are feeling.

 

[Wally]

You don't have to try.
You can't imagine the hurt on your body from being an athlete.

Package Car Drivers ARE
finely tuned athletic machines!

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Package Car Drivers ARE
finely tuned athletic machines!

Yes we are.
http://www.hollywood-diecast.com/sanford merc pickup.jpg

 

[EvanStone]

Congrats man enjoy the retired life!

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Congratulations. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement.

 

[Johney]

Package Car Drivers ARE
finely tuned athletic machines!

Industrial Athletes

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Industrial Athletes

Rent a mule.

 

[Dracula]

Right on. Moral of the story: you young guys get into feeders as soon as possible. Package car is not a sustainable job for most people. I did over 20 years in PC, and it was a big mistake. I've always been in good shape and never had any significant injuries, but a few years on now, my body is beginning to hurt. All of those years takes a toll, whether you realize it or not. The smartest drivers are the feeder drivers that get back there ASAP, and stay in shape.

Have fun, driver!

 

[burrheadd]

Try a rollator.
You can more easily take pressure off knees by pushing down on handles and when you stop to talk to someone or wait in line, sit down and take the load off your knees.
Mine was more from 40+ years of competitive tennis than UPS but I imagine the hurt is the same.

Damn I feel good after hearing all that
I did 33 years all in pkg the last 10 on a high mileage low stop route 65 stops was a big day I've been out for a year and a half and honestly have never felt better mentally and physically. Wife still has a couple years to go so I do most of the cooking
Life is Good!!

 

[Coldworld]

Try a rollator.
You can more easily take pressure off knees by pushing down on handles and when you stop to talk to someone or wait in line, sit down and take the load off your knees.
Mine was more from 40+ years of competitive tennis than UPS but I imagine the hurt is the same.

We want to see the picture of you in the tight tennis shorts and socks pulled up to your knees...you probably had a few gold chains and a afro.....

 

[SCV good to go sir.]

Congrats man.

 

[rod]

Haha. My knees are shot, my back hurts probably 90% of the time and I had rotator cuff surgery in 2013, sounds like like I'm a classic case.

Please don't take this wrong but how does a feeder driver get bad knees? The back from bouncing around I can see but the knees puzzle me.

 

[brownmonster]

I'm thinking of taking up competitive tennis after I retire.

 

[Catatonic]

I'm thinking of taking up competitive tennis after I retire.

I know guys who play into their 70's.
At one time, that was my plan.

 

[Catatonic]

We want to see the picture of you in the tight tennis shorts and socks pulled up to your knees...you probably had a few gold chains and a afro.....

2 out of 4 - Afro and tight shorts.

 

[olroadbeech]

thanks for your encouraging post. I'm having my papers signed tomorrow.