I was wondering how many people after surgery have physically demanding jobs? If so, how do you cope with it?

It would depend on what your physician approves. It is major surgery.

I am a nurse, on my feet upwards of 12 hours a shift. I am required to be able to lift X amount of pounds and I’m on transport so I am required to be able to lift even more with that job. I was cleared at 4 weeks for everything. At work I take carefully portioned meals that I have journaled and portioned, so I don’t have to think about it. Some are small cold foods (quick grab items) others are small heat up items. I eat every 3-4 hours (helps keep my energy up) and I have my water bottle in arms length all other times. I am almost 7 weeks out and I am fine at work but definitely down longer when home. Just tired.

My husband and I both have very physically demanding jobs (Operator and I&E) we were both required to be out 4 weeks until we could go back without restrictions.