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Back to Work !!!

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bridy16825
bridy16825

Well ladies i thought I would be lying on the sofa forever.......I can't believe it's 12 weeks since my op.... I look back at those early weeks and remember how I thought I would never get back to any sense of normality and here I am planning on going back to work next week.....I have got quite a robust return to work programme but  I'm stilll very nervous......I've spent so long focussing on my recovery......talking about bowels, bladder habits and all the aches and pains associated with such major surgery!!!!.....I'm not sure I feel a 100% fit but I'm also sure I don't think I will do for a while, so best get back into it before my brain turns to mush!!...... Fingers crossed for me girls xxx

 

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  • lyn11297
    lyn11297 bridy16825

    Posted

    I know how you feel I'm ten weeks post op and went back to work yesterday I'm a courier I wasn't looking forward to going back and was knackered by 8.30 last night I had 95 parcels to deliver but thankfully today was only 55 hope you enjoy going back to work just don't do to much 
  • shani1953
    shani1953 bridy16825

    Posted

    Hi Bridy

    All the best to you for your return to work.  I was fortunate to have a vaginal procedure and I came back to work after 6 weeks.  I only work 3 days a week so that has been a blessing but I have been fine and I'm sure you will be as well.  Just don't be tempted to do too much - it's so easy to forget that you still need to be careful about lifting etc.

    Best wishes

    Shani

    x

  • sarah68196
    sarah68196 bridy16825

    Posted

    Hi ladies

    Am 14 weeks post op and I returned to work at 7 weeks . It's been a roller coaster ! Iv not managed a full week yet been so so tired and very low , started HRT but so tired and fed up , I'd thought all that would have gone by now . Is it just me ? Xxx

    • lyn11297
      lyn11297 sarah68196

      Posted

      Was your surgery keyhole ? Mine was and I've only gone back to work yesterday and I'm ten weeks 
    • sarah68196
      sarah68196 lyn11297

      Posted

      Yes Lynn keyhole assistant vaginal , no pain but shattered . Am 35 years old feel 60! Lol x
  • bridy16825
    bridy16825

    Posted

    Mine was abdominal, I have a 8 inch scar which is why I've hot to make sure I'm quite strict with myself when I go back!!!
  • kathy59767
    kathy59767 bridy16825

    Posted

    Ah, onwards and upwards.  Good luck for your return to work Bridy.

    Kathy xx

  • jacqueline67292
    jacqueline67292 bridy16825

    Posted

    Hi Bridy

    Wow doesn't time go fast!  It is great you are going back to work and getting your life on track but remember to ease yourself in gently, it might be quite a shock for your poor body for the first few days.

    Love 

    Jacqui smile

    • bridy16825
      bridy16825 jacqueline67292

      Posted

      I'm quite nervous......I'm worried I'm not hoping to cope.....I'm going to have to be quite disciplined with myself x
    • jacqueline67292
      jacqueline67292 bridy16825

      Posted

      Hi Bridy

      You will cope brilliantly don't worry, just do not be afraid to say if you cannot do something, or lift, carry etc rather than put any strain on your repair.   Go slowly and don't rush to volunteer, I know it is very hard to ask for help, but usually people are only too willing to help as long as you say what it is you need them to do for you.  

      Let me know how you get on.

      Love

      Jacqui lol

  • Deb_South
    Deb_South bridy16825

    Posted

    Bridy

    Fingers Crossed and ood luck for next week.

    Are you not considering Phased Returned to work ?

    Going 5 full time days could be a lot,  post op / in recovery ?

    Maybe your GP /Occuptional Health could suggest /advise.

    • bridy16825
      bridy16825 Deb_South

      Posted

      Fortunately I have a very good boss, I'm actually a manager in the NHS so they have to cut me a bit of slack!!!..... I'm doing 3 mornings next week then building my hours and days up over 4 weeks.....the problem will be if there are issues to manage I will find it hard to walk away!!! 
  • Luckymum
    Luckymum bridy16825

    Posted

    Hi Bridy, good luck with going back to work next week, try not to do too much and NO staying after your agreed hours!! LOL xx
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