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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / August 2005Back to work in less than three weeks! OT
I went to my doctor today to see whether I will be able to return to work fairly soon. It's 11 weeks now since my surgery. It was a doctor I had never seen before, a locum. His appointments were running well behind and I had to wait for ages, but I found out why, because he gives you all the time you need (the other ones often rush you out as quickly as they can.) We talked through the letters received there from my consultant gynae who operated on me. Also what the phrase "borderline tumour" means for my long-term prognosis rather than it being out and out benign. He was amazed by the size of my tumour and said "didn't you look like you were nine months pregnant?" and I said "yes and how does it look now?"..flat (ish) tummy. He examined me then and thinks my scar is healing well and the tenderness and sometimes pain I feel is normal. As he said "you have had major surgery.." and thinks it will take a lot longer, maybe months to calm down. The burning pain I get is apparently caused by nerves trying to reattach themselves. *So* I can go back to work on August 31st! Providing I don't lift anything heavy just yet. Oh, wow. I'll get wages again ;-) And.. the funeral is off :-)))) Tweed > *So* I can go back to work on August 31st! Providing I don't lift anything > heavy just yet. Oh, wow. I'll get wages again ;-) Excellent news! > And.. the funeral is off :-)))) Good! :)  SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com >> *So* I can go back to work on August 31st! Providing I don't lift >> anything heavy just yet. Oh, wow. I'll get wages again ;-) [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Good! :) :-) I had all the hymns worked out and everything... Only because the hospital sent me home to await surgery for 2 weeks after telling me I had almost no chance of a good outcome. Sort of..hmmm, I'm very sorry but I think your number is up.. So ffrrrrpppp! <big raspberry> to them. They hadn't taken into account the power of prayers and purrs. Tweed > I went to my doctor today to see whether I will be able to return to > work fairly soon. It's 11 weeks now since my surgery. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Tweed I'm glad the funeral's off, I don't feel like driving 150 miles at the moment. ;-) SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > Oh, wow. I'll get wages again ;-) > And.. the funeral is off :-)))) Congrats, Tweed! Glad you can go back to work, too. And that you finally met a good doctor. SignatureMarina, Frank and Miranda. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >*So* I can go back to work on August 31st! Providing I don't lift anything >heavy just yet. Oh, wow. I'll get wages again ;-) >And.. the funeral is off :-)))) ROFL!! I love your sense of humor. Glad to hear that you're going to be fine. Enjoy yourself and don't push it! Jane - owned and operated by Princess Rita >I went to my doctor today to see whether I will be able to return to work >fairly soon. It's 11 weeks now since my surgery. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > >Tweed Hurray! This is really good news, Tweed, and I'm really glad that the funeral is off. We've had enough bad news on rpca recently, and we're about due for some good news. Purrs and Hugs, Nan What a good checkup! > I went to my doctor today to see whether I will be able to return to work > fairly soon. It's 11 weeks now since my surgery. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Tweed mazal tov! That is great news all around, Tweed. We are very happy for you. ;) Lily & her mama Jazz, RB SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time > > I went to my doctor today to see whether I will be able to return to work [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Tweed > I went to my doctor today to see whether I will be able to return to > work fairly soon. It's 11 weeks now since my surgery. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Tweed Great news! I'm thrilled for you! Jill > *So* I can go back to work on August 31st! Providing I don't lift > anything heavy just yet. Oh, wow. I'll get wages again ;-) > And.. the funeral is off :-)))) Delighted to hear it! I hope your employers will know to take it easy on you at first? We'll be purring for you G & the FF I'm so glad to hear you've found a great doctor, that is so important. I'm really happy to hear you will be ok and that you'll be able to go back to work fairly soon. Take good care of yourself, don't lift anything heavy. Lots of best wishes and healing purrs, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > I went to my doctor today to see whether I will be able to return to work > fairly soon. It's 11 weeks now since my surgery. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Tweed > I went to my doctor today to see whether I will be able to return to work > fairly soon. It's 11 weeks now since my surgery. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Tweed That is wonderful news! I'm so happy for you. Time for the HaPpY cHaIr DaNcInG!!! Smokie Darling (Annie) I am glad to hear that you are feeling better. Takes a while. I had a hysterectomy 2.5 yrs. ago. There is a site that I utilized a lot--hystersisters.com Am I off-base that it was a hysterectomy? Take care, Jen >> I went to my doctor today to see whether I will be able to return to work >> fairly soon. It's 11 weeks now since my surgery. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Smokie Darling (Annie) >I am glad to hear that you are feeling better. Takes a while. I had a > hysterectomy 2.5 yrs. ago. > > There is a site that I utilized a lot--hystersisters.com > > Am I off-base that it was a hysterectomy? I think I would describe it as a hysterectomy ++ ! I did come across the hystersisters site when I was looking for info re recovery time/what can I expect re pain/discomfort/why doesn't my bladder tell me when it is full/ and all that stuff. Thanks for reminding me about it, I must go back and have another look. Tweed > I am glad to hear that you are feeling better. Takes a while. I had > a hysterectomy 2.5 yrs. ago. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Take care, > Jen In this group we say spayed. ;-) SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk >> I am glad to hear that you are feeling better. Takes a while. I had >> a hysterectomy 2.5 yrs. ago. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > In this group we say spayed. ;-) No. We do not say "spayed" for what I have just gone through. Nor any woman who has had to cope with a hysterectomy, particularly an abdominal incision one, which I would describe perhaps as disembowelling. Bad lad, Adrian. Tweed > No. We do not say "spayed" for what I have just gone through. Nor any > woman who has had to cope with a hysterectomy, particularly an abdominal > incision one, which I would describe perhaps as disembowelling. > Bad lad, Adrian. IIRC, Pam S. calls hers a spay. So there. ;o) SignatureMarina, Frank and Miranda. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >> In this group we say spayed. ;-) > > No. We do not say "spayed" for what I have just gone through. Nor any > woman who has had to cope with a hysterectomy, particularly an abdominal > incision one, which I would describe perhaps as disembowelling. > Bad lad, Adrian. Sorry Tweed, I do call mine a spay. It was a lower abdominal cut (the surgeon called a bikini incision) and sometimes itches like the devil as there is no way to stitch up something that close to the groin without involving some hair follicles. I suspect that the cats go through the same problems with itchiness that I do. I figure that if I have to deal with it, I might as well put some humor into it as well. I tell my girl cats that at least we're not littering up the population any more. Pam S. who has a warped sense of humor > [...] *So* I can go back to work on August 31st! Providing I don't lift anything >> heavy just yet. Oh, wow. I'll get wages again ;-) >> And.. the funeral is off :-)))) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > That is wonderful news! I'm so happy for you. Time for the HaPpY > cHaIr DaNcInG!!! Could I have an NDN song too please, if that isn't too greedy? ;-) I like them so much. Tweed *So* I can go back to work on August 31st! Providing I don't lift anything heavy just yet. Oh, wow. I'll get wages again ;-) And.. the funeral is off :-)))) Tweed ========================================= It is? But I look so good in black.;o) Actually I'm really glad you're recovering. Nerve endings can take a long time. I know from experience. I'm glad you saw a Dr that actually answered your question. Purrs for your continued recovery. Suz&Spicey > *So* I can go back to work on August 31st! Providing I don't lift > anything [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > ========================================= > It is? But I look so good in black.;o) It's funny you should say that, one of my friends said the same thing! > Actually I'm really glad you're > recovering. Thanks, Suz. Tweed >*So* I can go back to work on August 31st! Providing I don't lift anything >heavy just yet. Oh, wow. I'll get wages again ;-) >And.. the funeral is off :-)))) That's great news for your cash flow, and also, no doubt, for your morale. Just do take it easy at first. You will *not* be ready for a full hard day right off the bat. Hope you enjoy it and get up to speed smoothly. SignatureWayne M. That's awesome, Tweed! I'm so happy for you :-) -- Britta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > I went to my doctor today to see whether I will be able to return to > work fairly soon. It's 11 weeks now since my surgery. > It was a doctor I had never seen before, a locum. His appointments > were running well behind and I had to wait for ages, but I found out > why, because he gives you all the time you need (the other ones often > rush you out as quickly as they can.) > We talked through the letters received there from my consultant gynae > who operated on me. Also what the phrase "borderline tumour" means > for my long-term prognosis rather than it being out and out benign. > He was amazed by the size of my tumour and said "didn't you look like > you were nine months pregnant?" and I said "yes and how does it look > now?"..flat (ish) tummy. > He examined me then and thinks my scar is healing well and the > tenderness and sometimes pain I feel is normal. As he said "you have > had major surgery.." and thinks it will take a lot longer, maybe > months to calm down. The burning pain I get is apparently caused by [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Tweed The purrs worked! So glad for you!!!!! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs Well done you, but don't overdo it when you go back to work! > I went to my doctor today to see whether I will be able to return to work > fairly soon. It's 11 weeks now since my surgery. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Tweed CONGRATULATIONS, TWEED! HaPpY DaNcInG on this side of the pond for you! Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe Thank you all for your encouraging messages and good wishes. It's now only 5 days to go. Eeek. There are new team members now and my manager who has seen me through all this has left. A new manager started on Monday. We'll see how we go I suppose. I can't say that I feel fit yet, I don't. I get very tired when I don't do all that much and often have to have a sleep in the afternoon. I never realised that the operation would take so much out of me. Anyway, I'm going to have a go at going back to work and they'll just have to understand that I'll need to take it easy for a while. In some ways it will do me good. I'm getting undisciplined, going to bed very late and getting up proportionately late as well. It will be a horrible shock to start getting up at 6.30 a.m. again ;-) I have never been a naturally early riser. I hate it and have never got used to it even though I've had to do it for many years. Tweed > Thank you all for your encouraging messages and good wishes. > It's now only 5 days to go. Eeek. There are new team members now [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Tweed Purrs that your return to work isn't too much for you. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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