Back to work

[Code 82 Approved]

Six painful months after my tibia fibula break, I'm back to work on Monday.

 

[bbsam]

Welcome back! Expecting any lingering side effects?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Welcome back! Expecting any lingering side effects?

I would think that any side effects would be psychological rather than physical as he will always have this injury in the back of his mind, much like a pitcher who has had Tommy John surgery may be reluctant to uncork a high heater for fear he may reinjure himself.

 

[bbsam]

possibly. I've seen some guys off for long periods of time who have a difficult time getting back in. Some with significant weight gain, others simply hadn't use muscle groupings in the extended time that they had forgotten just how hard the job can be.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I would find myself being extra careful where I step and taking longer to get on and off the car than need be. Winters would be worse as I would worry that one slip could effectively end my career.

 

[!Retired!]

I would think that any side effects would be psychological rather than physical as he will always have this injury in the back of his mind, much like a pitcher who has had Tommy John surgery may be reluctant to uncork a high heater for fear he may reinjure himself.

I always think about my knees. I had arthroscopic on both. Doesn't matter if I'm working, playing ball or just mowing the lawn.

 

[DontThrowPackages]

I would think that any side effects would be psychological rather than physical as he will always have this injury in the back of his mind, much like a pitcher who has had Tommy John surgery may be reluctant to uncork a high heater for fear he may reinjure himself.

But not reluctant to uncork a Low heater?

 

[Code 82 Approved]

Welcome back! Expecting any lingering side effects?

I will be starting out slow, with work restrictions. I did gain 45 lbs and none of my uniforms fit. I'm pretty certain I will be route training and mentoring newer drivers in our group.

Thanks for the welcome back.

 

[Express Courier]

Holy cow! 45 lbs in 6 months! Haha nice. Welcome back and good luck.

 

[hypo hanna]

Holy cow! 45 lbs in 6 months! Haha nice. Welcome back and good luck.

Summer is right around the corner. We should have that extra 45 lbs of courier melted off by the end of August.

 

[STFXG]

I lost 25 when I had my knee surgery. Laying around on pain killers killed my appetite.

Take it easy. No reason to rush.

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[thedownhillEXPRESS]

I lost 25 when I had my knee surgery. Laying around on pain killers killed my appetite.

Take it easy. No reason to rush.

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Then why are most Ground drivers fat if that's a side effect of pain killers?
Lol...

 

[thedownhillEXPRESS]

Sorry,couldn't resist....

 

[HomeDelivery]

you should have spent those 6 months looking for a better job while you were recovering... but, alas, the job market still sucks

a few drivers in my hub had moved on & now a contractor is scrambling to get replacement drivers while i cover one of his routes in the meantime (he should know that paying just a tad above min wage isn't working for his business model)

nevertheless, welcome back & if you're a ground driver instead of a HD driver, well you got more box-humping than me ~ i'm still on easy st/ less stress