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MikeF

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So, As I am new to the Forum, to all...Thank You.
Your experiences have been invaluable.

Although this topic may have been covered in prior posts, I couldn't find any.
so here goes...

11 weeks (Today) Out from bilateral TKR. Recovery has been "normal"
time line, ROM 125/127, with little "Drama" to speak of, still minor discomfort.

My Profession, Airline Pilot, brings some unique observations/questions.

With any luck, I should get "released for unrestricted duty" by my Doc
in next week or two, with FAA Medical/Company Clearance to follow.
Then back to the International Grind...12-14 hours in "The Tube" each way.
Long Haul flights have different idiosyncrasies that normal folks dont
encounter, So...

If anyone who has "been there/done that", & would care to share their biggest
concern they had upon return to duty? I would appreciate your insights.

eg. Swelling w/ cabin altitude change, Compression (TEDS) socks.
Any "Unique" situations you encountered that would give me an advanced
"heads up" would be appreciated.

If you would rather P/M...I would appreciate it.
Cheers,
Mike
 
Welcome, Mike! Glad the forum has been a help to you already with more to come. I don't recall any pilots on the forum, but there may be some out there. We don't always talk about our occupations in the posts. A suggestion.....sometimes it is not a good idea to post your email address on a public forum. That is why BoneSmart maintains the PM feature. You might want to consider editing your post to remove it....just for safety's sake. Boy, I will be interested to hear how your return to work goes. You do have some special challenges that will be good information for those pilots who follow you in knee surgery. Certainly sounds like your recovery is going smoothly, though - GOOD FOR YOU!!!
 
Jamie, Thanks for the advice.
...I'll Let you know how it goes...
Us "Aviator" types can tend to be tight lipped, especially regarding Medical Issues.
I know there are others out there, just need to shake 'em out of the bushes.
Cheers,
Mike
 
Mike
WElcome to the forum. I hope you shake some pilots out into the open. Glad you had no major drama in your surgery and recovery.
Judy
 
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