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No going back to work for me atm

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wendie67130
wendie67130

Hi all hope you are all well 

Went to see my consultant today and asked him about my return to work. Although he is happy with my X-rays etc he told me to take the maximum 3 months off work and obviously I’m going to take his advice 😂 So, I shall be having an extra 3 weeks off from the 9th April. Happy days 😊

He’s discharged me but still will be attending physio for the next 4 weeks so as I have this extra time off I shall really concentrate on my recovery so i am able to get back to work in good shape. 

I hope you’ve had a great day 😊

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  • Irish_Al
    Irish_Al wendie67130

    Posted

    As my brother said to me recently, stop worrying, take doc's advice and ensure you make a full recovery and ENJOY the break. 

    Take care,

    Alan

  • davidjk22
    davidjk22 wendie67130

    Posted

    The longer the better. I was fortunate to be able to take 6 months off work.
  • wendie67130
    wendie67130

    Posted

    Thanks guys. It’s kind of took the decision out of my hands and I feel bit relieved 😊 

    Hope you both well 

  • barb31990
    barb31990 wendie67130

    Posted

    That is exactly what I am doing, My next month is focusing my healing . Don’t feel guilty as this surgery was the most intense surgery for me and I am sure you agree

    Happy Healing!!!

    • wendie67130
      wendie67130 barb31990

      Posted

      Hi Barb

      Yeah no guilt here. It’s gotta be done. 

      Good luck with your recovery 😊

  • mapsmada
    mapsmada wendie67130

    Posted

    You must not live in the US. MY doctor said 12 weeks but insurance is only giving me 5 1/2 weeks. I have no idea how I’ll be able to work in my condition. Oh for universal healthcare. 
  • barb31990
    barb31990 wendie67130

    Posted

    I live in the US and my short term disability will pay up to 12 weeks.

    I never could have gone back that soon. Sending healing thoughts 

  • wendie67130
    wendie67130

    Posted

    Hi. I’m in the UK. I’m not sure if it’s standard 12 weeks here or just varies from surgeon to surgeon. 

    I’m lucky to get company sick pay but not everyone does get that. It’s sometimes SSP which is a set amount, but less than pay of the work place. 

    😊

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