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?

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

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

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.

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.

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

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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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.

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.