Returning to work in pain
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ive been on the sick and I'm due back to work next week , but I'm still in pain.
My gallbladder operation is in April but I know that I won't cope at work, but cannot justify being off till my op. If I return to work and feel ill can I go sick again ? Will I be dismissed ? I'm in constant pain and if I move wrong or bend I'm in agony and I know people will think I'm just putting it on.
Will I do myself damage ? I'm so worried.
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angela72602 Gillypoo
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janet74211 Gillypoo
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Understand where your coming from, not easy and so glad I no longer have to work. I was off for over 6 months when had cancer and work were very understanding. First off go back talk to your doctor, and then would say talk to human resources and explain the situation. Or if you do not have one then talk to your boss. Take info in on how the gallbladder works and how it affects one. Hopefully you have an understanding boss. Better still get them to look up this forum and see how bad it is. It's no joke the pain is terrible and especially if one of the stones move. I. Wish you luck.
hollysuzanne Gillypoo
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It's only a job though and your health comes first. X
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debbie89808 Gillypoo
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I have been off work due to excruciating gall bladder pain now for six months and have just been placed on the waiting list for surgery due to delays in getting a diagnosis but I still don't have a date for the surgery. I'm also in the UK and like you am very worried about my job but there is absolutely no way that I can work due to the pain and the added side effects of strong pain relief - my gp offered me morphine last week which I declined but I may have to consider as the pain is worsening on a daily basis. I can fully sympathise with your predicament as the NHS waiting times are truly barbaric. I regularly communicate with my manager who so far has been supportive and I hope that while ever sick notes are being provided by my gp then my job is safe - at least I hope so. Could you liaise with your employers and explain your situation and explain the situation with the NHS waiting times - as you have a date for surgery you may also be able to give them an approximate date when you will be fit for work. Best wishes with the surgery.