Possible Acceleratedsurgery Date... What About Recovery?

[Renagade 4]

Ok, long story short, I work offshore on an drilling platform. I am there 2 weeks, then home 2 weeks. I know the recovery is described to be as about 7-10 days. On the surgery dte I may get, would leave me 6 days before leaving for work. The most strenous activity I do, is right at the beginning. Carrying my 50lb bags to and from the helicopter, and to my room. Other than that, just dealing with stairs. Should I be okay, or should I pass on the early date oppertunity?

[fallingwhisper 187]

If you can get someone to help with that 50lb bag. Maybe pay someone to do it? You really don't want to mess that up on a boat like that. You'll have a weight limit for at least the first 6 weeks, mine will be under 20 pounds

[Carol Watts 67]

My hubby works offshore also. I would think you would have to miss a hitch due to the strenuous work. Talk to your Dr

[Renagade 4]

My hubby works offshore also. I would think you would have to miss a hitch due to the strenuous work. Talk to your Dr

Well lucky for me, I am a "3rd Party Hand" I sit in an air conditioned, pressurized box all day surrounded by computer. I dont have to deal with daily strenous activity. Just the heavy bag off the chopper, and then climbing stairs with just my computer bag.

[TheGamer 406]

Yeah, I was forbidden to lift anything heavier than 25 pounds for six weeks. I'm not allowed to do any exercise more strenuous than walking. I would talk to the surgeon and find out what your post op restrictions will be.

[IsB 209]

Within a week of surgery I was running 3 miles on the elliptical and back at work without problems. I could have gone back to work sooner too but hurricane Sandy left us without power so I had kids who were out of school. For the work you'll be fine.

For the 50 pounds I agree with everyone else and would explain the situation to your doctor and follow that advice if you can't get help with that bag

[shayv123 96]

As you seems all heal differently. You really never know exactly what your needs will be until after surgery. I would air on the side of caution if I were you. My incisions still bother me if I sit upright for an extended period of time.

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[Renagade 4]

Well it looks like the "early surgery slot" fell through. I am scheduled for mid Jan. Now I just hope my job's unpredictible schedule doesnt cause any issues. Thanks for the advise.

[Alithinos 19]

My surgeon said no lifting anything over 5 lbs for 2 months and would not clear me to go back to work until she saw me 2 weeks post-op. Even then, I took advantage of telework to get me through the first week back to work. I can't imagine how much harder it would have been if my work were more physical. The first two months are the toughest, and I really didn't start feeling back to myself until about 4 weeks out. But, as other people have said, experiences with this surgery are all highly individualized.