Norwajun
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I'm having a total knee rerplacement done in a month and I'm starting to get a little nervous. As the thread title suggests, I have some questions that are best answered by someone who has had the surgery, or who has a friend/loved one who did.
I'm taking short term disabiity from work, and I currently am planning on being out a month. I guess my first question would be if that timetable is reasonable. I work in the natural gas industry, and I do have to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders, etc. But I am not in a job that requires a lot of physical labor. So, those of you who may have experience, what timetable should I set for returning to work? How difficult was the recovery? And how quickly were you back on your feet?
I watched the video and did the consult with the surgeon, but they are very vague with the answers. If anyone can give me some insight I would appreciate it.
I'm taking short term disabiity from work, and I currently am planning on being out a month. I guess my first question would be if that timetable is reasonable. I work in the natural gas industry, and I do have to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders, etc. But I am not in a job that requires a lot of physical labor. So, those of you who may have experience, what timetable should I set for returning to work? How difficult was the recovery? And how quickly were you back on your feet?
I watched the video and did the consult with the surgeon, but they are very vague with the answers. If anyone can give me some insight I would appreciate it.