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I know that we are not doctors here. But we are surveyors, and some of you have had the hernia repair work done already in the past. I am just now reading some post op paperwork, and apparently they don't want me to lift 20 pounds for six weeks. Well crap, I was planning to return to work solo on Monday.

I just weighed my robot case at 30 pounds. The naked robot weighs 18 pounds.

So seriously, I will ask the doctor on Monday, but I am asking you all now, do I really have to find a rodman to carry my robot from my truck to the setup so that I can take it out the the case and set it up?

Also, it says no driving for 5-7 days, so I need a roadman AND a chauffer?

I have drummed up a coule young men that are going back to college in a couple weeks as a backup plan, but I guess I will need to move them to plan A, I guess? As I type this, the answer seems to be getting obvious... Thanks for listening.

Grumble grumble grumble.

Be wise. Err on the side of caution, even if it costs a few bucks in the short term. The long term could be much more expensive if you don't. Simply add your additional expenses into the charge for getting the job done.

When you reach down and attempt to lift any meager weight, your reattached parts will feel the strain, unless you are sedated beyond care.

Dad was told the same after his bypass. He had been carrying 100lb horse feed sacks over his shoulder for 50+yrs. He learned to dispense the food into coffee cans for carry.

Get a helper to do the lifting and step in to do the dialing, you will heal much sooner.

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Hey, if you really would like to go through the procedure again, go for it. Otherwise do what the doctor says. You get upset when people do not heed your professional opinion, he does not because he's gonna get paid again.
You ain't Superman. You'll end up with a "Red S" and a black eye. Don't push your luck.
I've gone down that path twice. Two separate hernias. Did what the doctor said and all was well. (Did you know that you can herniate your navel trying to pass a large kidney stone. I didn't. I do now.)
For the next 6 weeks yours need to be in a "supervisory position". That usually involve a lawn chair and a cooler of beer. Let the young people sweat. You can laugh at them later.
I have cataract surgery coming up in September and I plan to milk it for all it is worth. You need to learn to take advantage of these situations.

After my back surgery it wasn't even a matter of choosing whether or not to obey doctor's orders... it was the only alternative that my body offered. I followed his instructions to the T and was playing golf five months later. It's worth the short term inconveniences for the long term benefit.

Brad Ott, post: 331000, member: 197 wrote: Also, it says no driving for 5-7 days, so I need a roadman AND a chauffer?

Feel for ya Brother, get well quick and if you can find a rodman that has a valid drivers license let me know. B-)

Thanks for thr intelligent guidance guys. I definitely need to be told what to do. Left to my own devices we see rookie mistakes galore.

My Dad has been a huge help these past couple days. And I have a college student lined up for the rest of the week. Then there is next week...