It really depends what they do when they get in there, and how much inflammation you get afterwards - I think mine was relatively straightforward - shaving off some mucky stuff, and melting some cracks. I think sometimes they have to microfracture it, and that’s a longer recovery. And of course as some people on this thread have had, more invasive/tough procedures anyway.
So I couldn’t get an answer in advance of the surgery, because “it depends” was the answer I kept getting! I guess of course if you know in advance it’s a bigger job, then the answer might be clearer.
I’m pretty lucky with work as well - I was signed off the first week (which was fortunate given I was in A&E for 15 hours sorting the DVT out, and that was soooo painful), then I said I’d WFH for the 2nd week (which was this week) - Monday/Tuesday were a bit hit/miss because I was struggling to sit for too long and had to keep propping my leg up, but that was DVT related. And I’ve said I’m probably not commuting to our London office / meetings for another few weeks. It’s a shame because I’ve missed our team Christmas dinner, but this was more important.
Then I’m pretty much going to WFH til Christmas anyway - quiet time of year, the sort of job you can, etc. etc. Means I can easily do my exercises etc. Still not sure I’d drive if I needed to use that leg (if it was my right for example - my car’s an auto and it’s my left leg) - not sure I could do the clutch, and emergency brake on it.
I’m not sure I’d want to commute into London - too much barging, the trains are rammed and standing room and all sorts of delays, people impatiently pushing past on the stairs to the tube etc. I’d be tempted to take my crutches if I had to, just at least people might give me a bit of a berth while I’m travelling slowly !!!! (Maybe!). I’d be happy enough to drive to an office, sit at a desk etc. though.