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donna99780
donna99780

Thinking of going on holiday in about 8 weeks will be ten weeks post op. Do you think I will be up to it. More my suitcase I'm worried about I know won't be lifting but can push it as it has wheels! Also has anyone been holiday when on sick leave not sure how it works?

Donna 💜

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  • Clarissabelle
    Clarissabelle donna99780

    Posted

    We re going when I m eight weeks post op.  I m four at the moment.  Consultant told me yesterday I will be fine to go.  You do need to tell your insurance company.
  • judy01992
    judy01992 donna99780

    Posted

    Just interested in having a week-end away that planned last year  I'll be 10 weeks post op taking a small trolly case by train still in the UK
  • teresa2545
    teresa2545 donna99780

    Posted

    Hi Donna,

    I am having an abdominal hysterectomy on April 7th and I have a holiday booked at the end of June which is just over 11 weeks after.The holiday was booked before I knew about the op and I think it is something to focus on with my recovery.I am covered  on my insurance but I just have got to let the know when invade had the op.I will get someone else to carry my case.I am going on a coach holiday to Germany so at least I will be sitting down a lot aswell.If I am still signed off sick I will have to cancel my holiday as my work will not agree with me going away which is fair as if you are signed off sick you are not fit too work so how can you be fit to go away.

    • donna99780
      donna99780 teresa2545

      Posted

      Spoke to my GP today and asking as they are happy with your recovery it's classed as recuperation so would be hard for an employer to stop you going!!!

      Donna

    • donna99780
      donna99780

      Posted

      Should say as long as they are happy with your recovery
    • donna99780
      donna99780

      Posted

      Resting on holiday is certainly not like being at work! Unkess you are taking part in extreme sports it certainly does not compare
  • teresa2545
    teresa2545 donna99780

    Posted

    I would feel guilty going away if I am on sick leave especially as I have worked for them for 27 years and they have been very good to me for various reasons.We are also very short staffed at the moment.
  • donna99780
    donna99780

    Posted

    I work for the NHS do always short staffed!! Don't feel guilty my works covered and have a fantastic team!
  • bridy16825
    bridy16825 donna99780

    Posted

    Hi I'm going to Florence at theend of April for 3 days, I will be about 10 weeks post op.....hubby will have to be my pack horse!!!! I know that I will have to take lots of rests for coffee and cake....but I can live with that....I'm due back at work the week after so I don't feel so bad...I certainly couldn't compare my job ( I work for the NHS too!).. With having a few days away. 
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