How Long Will it Take To Fully Heal?

[Cigar56]

I am semi-retired and deliver groceries from Walmart as a part-time hustle. Sometimes I have to carry a large water melon to someone's front door, or a 50-pound bag of dog food, or a heavy case of water. Also, obviously, I'd be driving and getting in and out of the car throughout the day. I'm about to set my surgery date, but need to know long I should plan to take off from the side gig. I'm thinking 6-8 weeks? Appreciate any advice. Thanks.

[Masonjames]

I'd say you are right about the time. I was told that the recovery should be treated the same as a Hernia surgery. As long as you don't have any complications the 6 to 8 weeks should be fine. I'd still use caution as far as lifting goes.
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I wish you all the best of luck

[Lost Sheep]

I would consider investing in one of those folding carts. Essentially a hand truck or dolly like used for refrigerators and large boxes, but smaller with the lip folding up and the handle collapsing.

Like this one
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Power-By-GoGre ... lsrc=aw.ds

Practice good body mechanics. A visit for advice from physical therapist might be a good investment for learning or refreshing your knowledge of how best to lift things. I don't know if you know all the tricks to minimize damage to your back, limbs or core muscles, but there are MANY.

[Agfa13]

The Dr. and the accompanying instructions should limit you to 10 lbs. in the 1st week or 2, after that, JUST a little bit heavier, but yeah, I'd say to start looking for other ways to do you side hustle, maybe even bring a partner to train for a while. Let him/her do the lifting, lol.