Back to Work!

Women's health
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Well ladies i thought I would be lying on the sofa forever.......I can't believe it's 12 weeks since my op.... I look back at those early weeks and remember how I thought I would never get back to any sense of normality and here I am planning on going back to work next week.....I have got quite a robust return to work programme but  I'm stilll very nervous......I've spent so long focussing on my recovery......talking about bowels, bladder habits and all the aches and pains associated with such major surgery!!!!.....I'm not sure I feel a 100% fit but I'm also sure I don't think I will do for a while, so best get back into it before my brain turns to mush!!...... Fingers crossed for me girls xxx

 

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I know how you feel I'm ten weeks post op and went back to work yesterday I'm a courier I wasn't looking forward to going back and was knackered by 8.30 last night I had 95 parcels to deliver but thankfully today was only 55 hope you enjoy going back to work just don't do to much 

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Hi Bridy

All the best to you for your return to work.  I was fortunate to have a vaginal procedure and I came back to work after 6 weeks.  I only work 3 days a week so that has been a blessing but I have been fine and I'm sure you will be as well.  Just don't be tempted to do too much - it's so easy to forget that you still need to be careful about lifting etc.

Best wishes

Shani

x

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Hi ladies

Am 14 weeks post op and I returned to work at 7 weeks . It's been a roller coaster ! Iv not managed a full week yet been so so tired and very low , started HRT but so tired and fed up , I'd thought all that would have gone by now . Is it just me ? Xxx

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Was your surgery keyhole ? Mine was and I've only gone back to work yesterday and I'm ten weeks 

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Yes Lynn keyhole assistant vaginal , no pain but shattered . Am 35 years old feel 60! Lol x

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Mine was abdominal, I have a 8 inch scar which is why I've hot to make sure I'm quite strict with myself when I go back!!!

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good luck with your return to work

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Ah, onwards and upwards.  Good luck for your return to work Bridy.

Kathy xx

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Hi Bridy

Wow doesn't time go fast!  It is great you are going back to work and getting your life on track but remember to ease yourself in gently, it might be quite a shock for your poor body for the first few days.

Love 

Jacqui 

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I'm quite nervous......I'm worried I'm not hoping to cope.....I'm going to have to be quite disciplined with myself x

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Hi Bridy

You will cope brilliantly don't worry, just do not be afraid to say if you cannot do something, or lift, carry etc rather than put any strain on your repair.   Go slowly and don't rush to volunteer, I know it is very hard to ask for help, but usually people are only too willing to help as long as you say what it is you need them to do for you.  

Let me know how you get on.

Love

Jacqui 

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Bridy

Fingers Crossed and ood luck for next week.

Are you not considering Phased Returned to work ?

Going 5 full time days could be a lot,  post op / in recovery ?

Maybe your GP /Occuptional Health could suggest /advise.

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Fortunately I have a very good boss, I'm actually a manager in the NHS so they have to cut me a bit of slack!!!..... I'm doing 3 mornings next week then building my hours and days up over 4 weeks.....the problem will be if there are issues to manage I will find it hard to walk away!!! 

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Hi Bridy, good luck with going back to work next week, try not to do too much and NO staying after your agreed hours!! LOL xx