Returning to work after TAH and BSO

Hi Ladies. Well had my appointment today and was really helpful. Few things to discuss with surgeon! He has upped my dose of hrt patches which gp seemed afraid of even discussing with me! With regards to work, he said, yes people will recover at different rates and that is dependent on various things. So at least we know we are not a bunch of freaks for not following this 6 weeks rule! Said he thought issues with iron levels and thyroid and hormones/ hrt were all part of the issue , so not just a case of have the surgery and recover physically. Has told me he is happy for me to go back to work but really it is up to Occupational Health to decide if I am fit enough. Well fair enough, I did agree on that one. But i saw Occ Health 2 months post op and they then discharged me. Cannot get referred back unless manager requests it and cannot do that until I have been back to work! So will have to go back and suck it and see! So to speak. That's fine , I am happy now I have been to see surgeon. Just not happy with stupid processes etc at work . Anyway, as far as bowels, he did examination. Said he was impressed with my pelvic floor muscles - LOL! No prolapse or anything, but found a tear in pelvic floor that I probably had for some time and now come to light following surgery.So, at some stage will have to have further surgery. A relief at least that nothing more serious and something I can manage in short term. Will mean another  spell off work but he said get over this op first! But if I hadn't gone back to see him, I just wonder how long gp would have just fobbed me off and said oh it's a post op thing, take movicol. Etc. aa arrgggghhhh, every time I type movicol , predictive text wants to type moviolas ?????!!!!!!! I don't even know what that is! So, am feeling happier as info from the horses mouth! And now know how to approach work next week. If too much or not coping then back to gp, occ health. Good luck to rest of you. Glad info re website useful . Will let you know how I get on. I am not going to overdo it tho! 

Well have had 2 days back at work with reduced hours, ha ha , ended up staying late on day 2 , typical. Feeling shattered and did get real bloaty by end of day . Work colleagues been generally supportive and nice in a way to get back. Psychologically , I think I see it as a sign of getting back to normal. Various things put in place such a restricted duties and referred back to occupational health, with plan that they can advise if need to be on restricted duties and reduced hours for longer period( 2 weeks not really long enough ) had been difficult as some people assume you are just back in normal capacity and have to remind them that I can't do certain things. But some others have been really helpful with physical tasks. Some been bit grumpy but I just thought , tough, it's ok for you but not your health etc at risk. So being careful. I know it will impact on things at home as have 2 children and my day doesn't usually finish til 9 or 10 . So have warned my family that they will have to help out a bit longer, I.e. For good!  I did get lots of aches and pains just from being active all day but to be expected I suppose. I think it is a big step in one go and that is a worry for a lot if people. How easy it is does depend on how supportive work are. If I am struggling I will say so. And may be changing gp soon. Can't believe how bad they have been , meant to be helping you ha ha!! Will still keep tabs on you all on here. Thanks for support. This site has been invaluable.

Hi Mumbolian.. have been thinking about you and wondering how you have got on. Lovely to hear that things are generally  improving for you and each step feels a little bit further back to normality. Please continue to take care.. and yes, dont get carried away, as we all tend to, and over- strain yourself. I agree the support from the ladies on this site is invaluable. Happy contnued recovery. Jo x

Well after working beginning of week, I managed rest of week at home doing everything. Bathroom cleaned properly for first time in ages. Aches and pains settling. Even been out cycling on couple of mornings. Sorted out my summer wardrobe! Felt pretty knackered sat pm but had snooze and gave me boost I needed. Been eating better. Trying to do weight watchers and lost few pounds. Feeling more positive and looking forward to half term and actually having energy to take kids out. Think hrt patches and iron replacement kicking in. Have good bank hol all of you. Xx