Going back to work
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I have robotic surgery 6 weeks ago. I had my cervix, ovaries,fallopian tubes and uterus removed plus a bladder collapsed fixed. The uterus collapsed as well. My bladder was fixed using my own tissue.It wasn't as painful as I expected considering I had a pinched urethra and was having severe bladder issues. Plus I had 3 cysts and 3 tumors that were pre cancerous. I'm being told I have no choice but to go back to work tonight in fact. I don't have an easy job. I lift, push and pull heavy objects. I worry about standing all 8 hours working in the factory. But I have to work. I've been lucky and receiving short term disability checks. But I'm losing money. We had 2 floods during recovery in my basement adding to stress and I wasn't able to lift anything. I had to beg for help cleaning it up and everything else. Now I have no washer and dryer so using the laundry mat requires help. I'm now allowed to lift at 6 weeks so it might be easier now. I'm nervous and scared that I'm being pushed way too soon and something will collapse again. But I have no choice but to return or loose my job. Anyway i also have severe arthritis in my hands and feet and fibromyalgia that is very severe. I've had it for 24 years. Why do I work? I'm stubborn and can't make enough on disability to raise my kids. Yes I'm hurting but sometimes we just toughen up when there's no choice. Frankly I do feel these doctors don't listen to the patient or what's best for them. The 6 weeks is what's given I was told no matter what. If there are complications I guess you argue for more. Here's what I had so far. After the surgery I bleed pretty good. By week one this orange fluid began rushing and I mean rushing out like a heavy period it was soaking pads and gushing yet my doctor didn't that concerned. I went in for my one week checkup and he said I don't know what that is. I wasn't relieved by that response and very upset. Come to find out my auto immune was causing fluid to fill the empty space. Yes I was leaking lymphatic fluid mixed with red blood cells. After 2 weeks it slowed I'm still spotting but barely after 6 weeks. My vagina would get sudden stabbing pains I developed 2 uti infections. I had lumps in the scars and soreness. Wearing pants was hard. Even pajamas hurt if they had elastic. I had trouble going number 2 and still need 2 daily stool softners.sometimes I get severe pain with movements and vomit but that doesn't concern him either. So tonight I return to work. I hope all goes well please pray for me.
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sheila89754 TISH46
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Where are you living? It certainly sounds like you are not nearly ready to return to work, especially to the type of work you describe.
I think you need a second opinion regarding your post operative fitness, you don't want to risk reversing all the work you've had done.
cindy53172 TISH46
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You do not seem ready to go back to work! I went back after three weeks and it was a little difficult but I didn't have any of the issues you are having! Is there a way you can go to your general practitioner and get another opinion?
phoebewhite TISH46
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I agree with what Sheila has said, you really don't sound fit enough to go back to work, you risk making matters a whole lot worse and you could end up back in hospital, I am guessing that you are perhaps in the US? please see if you can see another Primary Care doctor quickly before you really hurt yourself.