THR joining the sore butt crowd
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Went to the OS again today for a checkup. Xrays looked great. OS is pleased. He gave me a release to work light duty and then come back in 6 weeks. I was hoping to go back in about 3 weeks. My Family medical leave ends the day after my next appointment. I am going to wait a week or two and see if we can bump up the time frame some. The wife and I have been walking some. We live in the country so we walk up and down hill on the dirt roads. Thursday we walked two miles. The last half mile or so was through the woods. I told the OS this and he just told me I was pushing things. I don't do any activities that hurt or don't feel right. If it doesn't feel right I don't do it. I am ready to get back to work soon.
That's the ticket Okie! Sounds like you are doing really well!
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You seem to be doing absolutely fine but listen to your body, maybe your doc was worried about walking through the woods in case of a fall.
Usually the return to work criteria is 12 weeks, hang in there okie you will get back to work soon.
You seem to be doing absolutely fine but listen to your body, maybe your doc was worried about walking through the woods in case of a fall.
Usually the return to work criteria is 12 weeks, hang in there okie you will get back to work soon.
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Hi Okie,
I went back to work at 7 weeks, it took me about 2 weeks to back into it. I have been walking from about week 5 round the neighbourhood round about 2 Km. I found the flat part quite easy but going up slight hill bit hard. I am on week 10 and walking quiet normal and just about lost my limp. I think the walking part is quite important,hang in there buddy.
I went back to work at 7 weeks, it took me about 2 weeks to back into it. I have been walking from about week 5 round the neighbourhood round about 2 Km. I found the flat part quite easy but going up slight hill bit hard. I am on week 10 and walking quiet normal and just about lost my limp. I think the walking part is quite important,hang in there buddy.
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This has been a tough week. I went back to work for a couple of days. The Chief has said we do not have light duty unless you are injured on duty. So they had me assigned to a "special assignment". I had to baby sit a copy machine for two days making 100 copies of the policy manual. That was about 18,000 pages all together. My Dad and I have also been running a trap line. We trap for animals like bobcats and fox. They are very plentiful in our area and their population needs to be controled. The wild turkey population has gone down because of them the last few years. Anyway, all the up and down involved in trapping and filling the copy machine with paper has made me very sore. I have been back on my pain meds the last couple of days. Then today my family went to my Dad's house to help him clean out an over grown flower bed for my Mom. My left hip is the one I had replaced back in October and it is the one that had hurt the most. I guess I just need to rest them. It is some sore muscle and some sharp pain like a catch in the hip joint when I walk. If it doesn't stop hurting I guess I will have to call the OS and hear him say I told you so. It's not that bad, but it has made me slow my movement done. Anyway, that is whats new. Hope everyone is doing good.
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Okie, Sooooo sorry you are sore 
Great minds think alike, my significant other was just asking how you are - owe you an email, will write soon.
Take it easy buddy, too much too soon - there you didn't need your OS to say it, just your Aussie friends.. Love to the family.
Great minds think alike, my significant other was just asking how you are - owe you an email, will write soon.
Take it easy buddy, too much too soon - there you didn't need your OS to say it, just your Aussie friends.. Love to the family.
Well your Chief's attitude needs adjustment! :hissyfit: Would he rather you stay away a few more weeks?
Sounds like you just did a bit too much okie. Rest, ice and meds to get this under control. And remember - work is a major activity. You can't necessarily do a return to work and all that other activity at the same time. Phased approach to everything.
Take care and do let us know how you are doing.
Sounds like you just did a bit too much okie. Rest, ice and meds to get this under control. And remember - work is a major activity. You can't necessarily do a return to work and all that other activity at the same time. Phased approach to everything.
Take care and do let us know how you are doing.
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Calling Okie..... Hello......
Just checking to see how the pain is going and what is happening at work for you now..
Do hope all is good?
Lots of love to the better half and the kids xxxxxx
John says Hi!
Just checking to see how the pain is going and what is happening at work for you now..
Do hope all is good?
Lots of love to the better half and the kids xxxxxx
John says Hi!
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Well I guess lazy time is now over. I saw the OS today and he gave me my work release to return to full duty. I start back to work Monday night. I have been working pretty hard around the house and completed most all of my little projects that needed to be finished. I have days that I completely forget that I have had surgery. I have NO pain while walking and can do about anything I want. I still can not run very good. But I haven't been able to run in years.
My wife and I have bought mountain bikes and have ridden some around the house. We plan to go to some of the nearby state parks soon and spend time riding together and getting some exercise. I know I still need to be careful and not injure my new hips. I understand that it can take up to a year to completely heal from what we have all been through.
But I think I have progressed very well so far. I am not really happy to be going back to work. On one hand I have enjoyed being home for the last four months and I am really burnt out with my chosen profession after the last 20 years. On the other hand now that I am not drawing sick leave I am open to work my extra job that provides me with gas money and play money. My second job is security at a local power company. My supervisor there is trying to open more full time positions and he said that I will be the first one he calls. If that job comes through for me I can retire from my police job and go to work for him full time. It is about a third of the work I do now and with that pay and my retirement I will make about $15,000 a year more than I do now. Plus I will only be working one job, which is something I haven't done in almost 20 years.
I think the wife is ready to get me out of the house anyway. So...... Back to the real world where people have to work for a living. kind of sad in a way.
My wife and I have bought mountain bikes and have ridden some around the house. We plan to go to some of the nearby state parks soon and spend time riding together and getting some exercise. I know I still need to be careful and not injure my new hips. I understand that it can take up to a year to completely heal from what we have all been through.
But I think I have progressed very well so far. I am not really happy to be going back to work. On one hand I have enjoyed being home for the last four months and I am really burnt out with my chosen profession after the last 20 years. On the other hand now that I am not drawing sick leave I am open to work my extra job that provides me with gas money and play money. My second job is security at a local power company. My supervisor there is trying to open more full time positions and he said that I will be the first one he calls. If that job comes through for me I can retire from my police job and go to work for him full time. It is about a third of the work I do now and with that pay and my retirement I will make about $15,000 a year more than I do now. Plus I will only be working one job, which is something I haven't done in almost 20 years.
I think the wife is ready to get me out of the house anyway. So...... Back to the real world where people have to work for a living. kind of sad in a way.
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Hey okie, just logged on and spotted you are on to... Missed you!
Yep, this going back to work is the pits... I really hope that this other security job comes through Okie, fingers crossed for you. That would make life so much easier all round.. Wow, 20 years working two jobs, that is so tough buddy!
Thrilled about the purchase of the mountain bikes, fun times ahead for you both.
Really happy for you that you have no hip pain or residual pain, that is great - another successful hippy
Take care Okie and say hi to the family
Yep, this going back to work is the pits... I really hope that this other security job comes through Okie, fingers crossed for you. That would make life so much easier all round.. Wow, 20 years working two jobs, that is so tough buddy!
Thrilled about the purchase of the mountain bikes, fun times ahead for you both.
Really happy for you that you have no hip pain or residual pain, that is great - another successful hippy
Take care Okie and say hi to the family
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Hi Okie
Was just reading through your thread and congrats on your all clear to go back to work. I see that your a police officer. I retired from the police dept here last year after 30 years so I know what you mean when you talk about being burned out.
I was still working patrol after my first THR so if there are any questions you have about going back feel free to ask.
Glad to hear you are doing well. Stay safe
Was just reading through your thread and congrats on your all clear to go back to work. I see that your a police officer. I retired from the police dept here last year after 30 years so I know what you mean when you talk about being burned out.
I was still working patrol after my first THR so if there are any questions you have about going back feel free to ask.
Glad to hear you are doing well. Stay safe
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Hi Smja
Thanks for your comments.
Actually retired just over a year ago. But was hired back to work part time doing background investigations on new applicants. Its a lot of fun meeting the next generation of cops and firefighters and also hard to believe that 30 years flew by so fast. Its part time but enough to pay for vacations so I cant complain.
I scheduled my second thr during our down time since we only work when there is an academy scheduled. Not due to start up again until May which is so much nicer then having to worry about going back to work after a certain time.
Sorry Okie didnt mean to hijack your thread.
Thanks for your comments.
Actually retired just over a year ago. But was hired back to work part time doing background investigations on new applicants. Its a lot of fun meeting the next generation of cops and firefighters and also hard to believe that 30 years flew by so fast. Its part time but enough to pay for vacations so I cant complain.
I scheduled my second thr during our down time since we only work when there is an academy scheduled. Not due to start up again until May which is so much nicer then having to worry about going back to work after a certain time.
Sorry Okie didnt mean to hijack your thread.
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Well I am on my third night back at work. It is good to see my buddies but I would rather be at home. My holster rubs the edge of my scar and boy is it getting sore. The seats in my car are bucket seats and I have a center console which pushes the holster into my hip even more. The first night was miserable but I adjusted my gun belt and moved the holster over some and that seems to have helped a little. I think I will have to put another cushion ln the seat and see if that helps. The shift commander told me to take it easy and let myself heal for awhile. But the Lt. says I need to be more active. Take a guess of which one I am going to listen to. The Lt. can kiss my toe!!! I am on the night shift again. The first night was very long. I had gotten use to sleepig at night like a normal person. Well that about all thats new. Hope everyone is doing well.
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Hi okie
Oh what a bummer (Aussie slang, for nuisance).. with your weapon holster.. Gosh these bosses can be sheer *!*!*!*!*'s sometimes, definitely would listen to the shift commander. I'd like to see that Lt have two THR in a few months and see how sympathetic everyone is to him!
Yep, cushions, cushions for the car. The best one I have is a firm latex pillow (just a normal pillow) but a thick one. I tried memory foam pillows, but they were too soft.
What I like about the latex pillow is that it protects my tender rear from all the bumps in the roads, they just cushion the lot. Also with a pillow it is wider than a cushion and doesn't move around so much and seems to protect the thighs as well... Just a thought buddy
It must be difficult readjusting to a different sleeping pattern..
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Oh what a bummer (Aussie slang, for nuisance).. with your weapon holster.. Gosh these bosses can be sheer *!*!*!*!*'s sometimes, definitely would listen to the shift commander. I'd like to see that Lt have two THR in a few months and see how sympathetic everyone is to him!
Yep, cushions, cushions for the car. The best one I have is a firm latex pillow (just a normal pillow) but a thick one. I tried memory foam pillows, but they were too soft.
What I like about the latex pillow is that it protects my tender rear from all the bumps in the roads, they just cushion the lot. Also with a pillow it is wider than a cushion and doesn't move around so much and seems to protect the thighs as well... Just a thought buddy
It must be difficult readjusting to a different sleeping pattern..
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Hi Okie, so sorry you are getting pressured to do more than you should. Take it as easy as you can. Better to build up the stamina.
I had the bucket seat problem with my own car as well. Get yourself a back cushion that fits into that area. Works a treat and is much better for your back anyway!
Hang in there!
I had the bucket seat problem with my own car as well. Get yourself a back cushion that fits into that area. Works a treat and is much better for your back anyway!
Hang in there!
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Sorry to hear about the pain. I remember it well and with it being your left leg, which ends up holding the door open and so on it makes it tough. I actually ended up moving my holster forward on my belt but it still rubbed.<o:p></o:p>
Don’t forget, if you are having "one of those nights" go home! It’s not worth it being distracted with the aches and pains.<o:p></o:p>
You can try a plastic dry cleaning bag on the seat it will help you slide your legs out first (just not what you need when you are driving fast trying to get to a call so its a double edge sword) I took a lot of breaks to get out of the car, as time allowed, the first few months I was back.<o:p></o:p>
Sorry your LT is being a jerk. I ended up with a few of those right before I retired. But you know he/she is a LT for reason, couldn’t hack the street so they hid until they could test and get off the street. It’s a sad fact about police work, the losers are running the places.<o:p></o:p>
Anyway Okie, feel better, take breaks at work, remember your limitations, and keep your head down out
Sorry to hear about the pain. I remember it well and with it being your left leg, which ends up holding the door open and so on it makes it tough. I actually ended up moving my holster forward on my belt but it still rubbed.<o:p></o:p>
Don’t forget, if you are having "one of those nights" go home! It’s not worth it being distracted with the aches and pains.<o:p></o:p>
You can try a plastic dry cleaning bag on the seat it will help you slide your legs out first (just not what you need when you are driving fast trying to get to a call so its a double edge sword) I took a lot of breaks to get out of the car, as time allowed, the first few months I was back.<o:p></o:p>
Sorry your LT is being a jerk. I ended up with a few of those right before I retired. But you know he/she is a LT for reason, couldn’t hack the street so they hid until they could test and get off the street. It’s a sad fact about police work, the losers are running the places.<o:p></o:p>
Anyway Okie, feel better, take breaks at work, remember your limitations, and keep your head down out
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