Hi
@bc74
Those are extremely long shifts. On your feet, standing on concrete, for 10 hrs out of every 12 hr shift.
Looks like you've been doing this since 11-12 weeks post op.
Since it's your livelihood, I don't know what else you can do unless you have an opportunity to move around within the company, or seek employment elsewhere, which is easier said than done.
I feel for you..working those long hours. You mentioned working 4 /12's. Is there anyway you can afford to cut back, or work an extra day, creating shorter shifts? I suppose with factory work you may not have that option.
I would assume you've exhausted all options by now....
Common sense would tell me the heaviness sensation is fatigue. Which muscles hurt? Calf? Thigh? Both?
Possibly
@Josephine could weigh in with some helpful advice. Please check back in case she has questions.