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Post by jazierae on Jun 21, 2013 13:28:31 GMT -5
Hi ladies, I was wondering how you all knew when it was ok to return to work? I am a student, but also work as a server in a very busy restaurant. It's a very physical job--I am always running around, bending, lifting, twisting... And I don't know how to tell when I should return to work? My surgery was last Thursday, so 8 days ago. I had excision performed via my lap, along with a hysteroscopy, cystoscopy, chromotubation, and they removed my appendix. I am still very sore and weak, and sometimes feel short of breath, or like there is gas still left. Any advice or thoughts would be most welcome
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Post by Emily on Jun 21, 2013 14:07:57 GMT -5
We all heal differently, but it sounds like you have a very physically demanding job. I personally took a full 2 weeks, being a student and having a desk job. I probably could have gone back a few days earlier, but did not want to push it. Do not push yourself, as it may cause you to take one step forward and 2 steps back. Take the time your body needs to heal!
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Post by Karen on Jun 22, 2013 10:28:33 GMT -5
Can you ask to come back for a partial shift when you're ready to test the waters, and then slowly increase the duration and time in between shifts? Might be better to ease into it than go from nothing to full shifts. Good luck!
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Post by hellsbells on Jun 22, 2013 12:09:46 GMT -5
You want at least 2 weeks after that lot
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Post by jazierae on Jun 22, 2013 14:15:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice ladies!
Yeah, I made the mistake of trying to tidy up/organize the house a little yesterday and ended up with a low-grade fever last night and this morning... Def my body telling me to Stop and rest :/
I have just told my boss that I can't come back before two weeks... and I will maybe just do one day, then have a few off, and then maybe a couple for the second week...As much as I want to just be "normal" again and making money, I can't risk going back too soon (as yesterday proved).
I know we all heal at different rates, but how long were y'all sore for post-op? If I leave it too long between pain meds I am very sore, it is still difficult to pee properly, and gas and stools are painful to pass also.
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Post by Emily on Jun 22, 2013 14:55:54 GMT -5
I only had a lap with a presacral neurectomy, so a lot less than you had done. I ended up very itchy with a swollen tongue about 3 days post-op from Percocet, but having to stop taking it wasn't too bad because I wasn't in too much pain. I alternated Advil and Tylenol for a couple of days over the weekend before they called me in some Tylenol #3. With the cystoscopy, I can see why you are still having problems with peeing. I am needing to get that done soon and from what I've read you can have pain for several weeks following that. Are you taking any stool softeners or anything like Gas-X? Those helped me with passing the gas and made it easier to pass stool since narcotics can stop you up. I sent in my records to the CEC for a free review, looking forward to hearing from Dr. Sinervo!
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Post by hellsbells on Jun 22, 2013 15:33:27 GMT -5
Deffo try some stool softeners but it's not too unusual to still be having difficulty at this stage, you had a lot of poking and prodding going on in there!
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Post by jazierae on Jun 23, 2013 1:08:48 GMT -5
I never thought about stool softeners, but that might be a good idea. Although they haven't worked in the past, but I think it's because I was being too cautious with the dosage...
Yeah, I keep remembering that on top of all the excision, I had some adhesions and "restructuring" along with all the other procedures and I need to be kinder and more patient with myself (which I find very difficult!).
Emily--if you want to private message me about anything to do with the CEC, I'd be happy to discuss? I will say that I couldn't feel better about my decision to have surgery with him and his team.
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