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luisa1970
luisa1970

Today I went back to work 10 weeks post op after TAH.

WOW how tired am I !!!!

Only doing half days for now, but I was an emotionsl wreck, completely ashamed of my self, crying at work, thats so not me.

Of tomorrow so hope Thursday is better

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  • amanda58127
    amanda58127 luisa1970

    Posted

    Hey I went back to work last Monday, lasted just 4 days and am now off for another week due to an infection in/on my incision. Lumpy, sore and very red so please don't be too hard on yourself and if it's all too much, speak to your GP. Mine is v sympathetic and listens to my needs. Do as your body tells you. redface
  • Sally_66
    Sally_66 luisa1970

    Posted

    Hi Luisa. Sorry to hear that. I hope things improve and that doing things part time is helping. Rest up now. Had my 8 wk post op today. Consultant agreed I'm not ready to go back to work yet but it was a massive op. I hadn't realised it was nearly 6 hours until he said today and my iron count still a bit low as had blood transfusion. Hope everyone at work is being understanding towards you. It is such a big ordeal isn't it?
  • luisa1970
    luisa1970

    Posted

    It really is massive, didnt expect this I must admit, I had planned initially to go back after 8 weeks but that soon came and went,stupid thought I know that now, thought by now it would be ok,

    colleagues I work with are brill and just kept handing me the tissues this morning, im sure it will get better but feel really sore again this afternoon.just had a call from clinical lead for a return to work meeting this friday.main thing on agenda Do not cry !!

    • Luckymum
      Luckymum luisa1970

      Posted

      Aww Luisa, don't be hard on yourself, today was a huge day and if you had not been affected physically or emotionally you would have been an exception to the rule. Have a BIG rest tomorrow and I hope things are better on Thursday xx
  • jacqueline67292
    jacqueline67292 luisa1970

    Posted

    Hi Luisa 

    You might feel an emotional wreck, but you did it, had the op, did the recovery and now you have tackled going back to work, no wonder your poor emotions are all over the place, look what you have been through.  It will get easier each time you go back to work.  Enjoy your day off, and don't beat yourself up, you are a winner.

    Love

    Jacqui 

    • luisa1970
      luisa1970 jacqueline67292

      Posted

      Thanks Jacqui and luckymum, I know yor both so right, think my trouble is I dont do sick and going into work just made me realise I wasnt 100% fit yet.

      I just have to accept it will take time, had to take pain killers tonight furious!!!!!!

  • staceylea96196
    staceylea96196 luisa1970

    Posted

    dont be so hard on your self.. it is hard i am 27 have a 3 year old and an 8 year old.. i thought i wouldnt be able to do things for a long time. i am now 10 weeks post op.. after along recovery.. had a hematoma removed also blood tranfusion also with all that got a infection this all 10 days after the op...

    But now i feel great doing alot more than i was.. yes i get tired but nothing more than  i did before the op.. both orvaries still there... I hope you feel better soon. and dont push your self .

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