so on Monday I return to work full time as a teacher and I an sure that physically all will be well - it is a modern building, we have lifts, I will park in a disabled space, I will have a technician with me in my textiles classes and the kids will be great (just releived not to have a supply teacher!) BUT my brain has turned to mush - all i think about is not bending or twisting, walking upright ,finding my grabber and sock putter onner, I chant as i go up and down stairs, looking at what I write on this forum I know I have lost my marbles - how have other people hidden this side effect on returning to work?
Lucky you , a modern building with A lift !!!!
good luck
x Mary
I will let you know tomorrow valerie!!! lol. I too talk out loud!!! Just gonna do the best we can!!! Good luck to you! Ginny USA NJ xx
Well done Valerie, dont worry you'ii be fine.your doing a great job.
Brian
It's way to early for me to return to work/school. But, I don't know how I will feel when I have to return.
It's true we have to continually repeat in our heads the montra's of Good foot up to heaven, bad foot down to hell... No twisting, no crossing legs over mid line. etc.
So, other things that are normal take a back seat.
I went to my G.P. today and got a course of antibiotics, for my hip is inflamed .
And probably is infected.
I just wonder how soon I should be walkig without a walker?? I am 56 and March 9 was my operation date.
I hope everyone else heals well.
Mary
I walk unaided in the house - still limping - but always take crutch or folding walking stick when i go out. I will most def take the crutch with me when i return to work - 1200 students crashing around at break and lunch need warding off!!! We all heal at a diferent rate, i am 63 and am quite impressed with myself - well with my surgeon actually ,I think he did an amazing job. - dont push yourself too hard it will come xxx
Hi Valerie, I feel just like you. I will be returning to work in May and am dreading it as so much seems to have changed since I had my op and I also feel my brain has turned to mush. We have been concentrating on recovering and now thoughts must turn to returning to work. I think after a week or so things will improve but it's just the thought at the moment. Good luck with your return, keep us posted
I am also a teacher and this week realized the same thing.... I get through my day fine (kids are awesome) but some of the things that I would remember to do automatically during the day.... those thoughts seem to come to me later 
"oh yeah I was supposed to do that"
sigh
my boss had back sugery last year so she is so supportive (often telling me I am trying to do too much .....
we forget our brain is also a muscle supplied with oxygen by our blood.... makes sense it would have had a bit of "jolt" also ....smile
glad that we only have one more week until spring break
i start on Monday and am supposed to be giving an inset after school on thursday hahahahaha it will be an interesting session for my group !
good luck -- sending positive vibes your way!
Good Luck !! Just remember to rest if you need to.
Mary/Ontario, Canada
If you're concerned about your brain you need a different Doc I'm afraid! ahhahaha.
I could recommend one however!
MCP
Well I have to await the end of the month before I see my surgeon. And, get the yeah or Nay for going back to work.
I have the stair chant all the while going up or down. I use my sock put-er on-er.and, I can't hide my limp . However, I am walking erect now and don't look as if I'm a granny any longer.
May you have nothing good luck and speed in your step!!
Mary C. P.
Here's one for the brain drain..... For Easter (which is this week for us) my job was to make the lamb cake..... Bought everything for the cake but forgot the ingredients for frosting...... So went back into town this morning to get frosting.... Frost the little guy, add coconut, go to wash my hands turn back around and.....,,,, his head is splattered on the floor.....
allora
back to to the store
Dear Valerie,
All our brains go to mush after anesthesia, pain pills, our required inner focus on healing, the weeks of hard work, physical weakness and a quietness to our lives and then we step out into the world again and into what I call "Sensory Overload" and it may take days or a week or two to be back on top of your work life.
You are not alone and I wish you the best!
💛 Dawn, USA
OH my gosh!! Poor hyou I feel your pain!!
Keep smiling!
thank you for your wishes I will report back - and I know quite a few head doctors!!!!!
oh well at least you got your exercise!!!!!
I am never on top of my work life - I work in a mad mad school , sensory overload will be an understatement !!!!
thank you for your wishes x