Hi Stressed-

Of course, the post operative limitations will at first be impressed on you by your doc, the recovery room nurses, and your doc's PA, for those first many weeks of recovery. Then, since your case is Work Comp, and if you have helping you through that process, they may have thoughts of their own regarding what you should and should not do as your case is pending so none of your conduct post op might "cause new injury." So the best thing is to ask your care givers and those helping you with this matter what may be your limitations and for how long.

You should anticipate physical therapy if your doc believes it has likelihood of therapeutic benefit and prescribes it for you post op. I had many weeks of physical therapy post op.

Looking forward to your trial,
Mark56