OP
OP
Bluetechseeker
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United StatesI RETURN TO WORK ON TUESDAY!!!!! Doc is doing the recommended phased return, I printed a copy and took with me. Next week Tues-Thurs 4 hrs per day, week after Mon-Wed-Fri 4 hours per day, week after Tues-Thurs full days, 4th week Mon-Wed-Fri full days, then full duty beginning week 5. My HR LOVED the plan, thinks it makes perfect sense. She's kicked it up to the new person that's my boss (my two previous have left the company during my time off) awaiting his determination, and we go with what he says. Hopefully, he's on board as well - I will find out for sure no later than tomorrow morning. THEN I can ask, what does this reduced schedule do to my pay rate?? ;)
HUBBY IS NOT HAPPY!! He couldn't even speak when I told him I was released, he just flat had it in his mind I'd be off indefinately. He kept saying, "I'm just stunned, I'm stunned." Oh well, he will need to adjust, I guess. I'm pretty darned excited to tell you the truth. I'm anxious to get back to regular life right about now. I've bought several pair of very low heels to wear, and have been practicing walking around in them - sounds silly, but hey, I've gotta feel like I look professional in front of clients and such. I'll keep flats with me at all times, though. They have these nifty portable fold-a-flats at the drug store now that I can carry in my purse.
I told doc I've went on the long walks, and going to the gym a couple of times giving him a run down of the exercises. I'm doing very light weight/resistance, focusing on proper form and number of reps. He's THRILLED with the progress since my last visit. He's THRILLED I'm on no meds other than Tylenol here and there and possibly a Dilaudid once or twice a week. He checked, my ROM is right at 105 both knees, BOTH knees extension is right at ZERO - I've literally gained about 10 degrees since my last visit!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!!! He said I totally made his day with how well I'm doing right now. He agreed with my perspective - I'm not disabled, I am hampered. I explained I think my issue is endurance - being able to walk far or do very much at one time without pain and swelling. I said I thought that'd improve the stronger I got, and he agreed. So, full steam ahead I guess.
My next appointment won't be for three months unless I have any issues. I think with the swelling and pain that I do have, I need to treat consistently with elevating and icing, NOT doing stuff I know that'll irritate it, and just move forward. We'll see how the new boss works with me, he's in Atlanta. The local guys have already offered to handle the very involved field work for me which is really great of them. That takes a huge load off initially.
So, packing tonight for flying to CT tomorrow morning, then flying back on Monday
In a lot of ways, I like the idea that hubby and SD will be up there for awhile - then I can get my work feet under me so to speak, and just worry about ME initially. On rough days, I can just come home and collapse if need be.
HUBBY IS NOT HAPPY!! He couldn't even speak when I told him I was released, he just flat had it in his mind I'd be off indefinately. He kept saying, "I'm just stunned, I'm stunned." Oh well, he will need to adjust, I guess. I'm pretty darned excited to tell you the truth. I'm anxious to get back to regular life right about now. I've bought several pair of very low heels to wear, and have been practicing walking around in them - sounds silly, but hey, I've gotta feel like I look professional in front of clients and such. I'll keep flats with me at all times, though. They have these nifty portable fold-a-flats at the drug store now that I can carry in my purse.
I told doc I've went on the long walks, and going to the gym a couple of times giving him a run down of the exercises. I'm doing very light weight/resistance, focusing on proper form and number of reps. He's THRILLED with the progress since my last visit. He's THRILLED I'm on no meds other than Tylenol here and there and possibly a Dilaudid once or twice a week. He checked, my ROM is right at 105 both knees, BOTH knees extension is right at ZERO - I've literally gained about 10 degrees since my last visit!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!!! He said I totally made his day with how well I'm doing right now. He agreed with my perspective - I'm not disabled, I am hampered. I explained I think my issue is endurance - being able to walk far or do very much at one time without pain and swelling. I said I thought that'd improve the stronger I got, and he agreed. So, full steam ahead I guess.
My next appointment won't be for three months unless I have any issues. I think with the swelling and pain that I do have, I need to treat consistently with elevating and icing, NOT doing stuff I know that'll irritate it, and just move forward. We'll see how the new boss works with me, he's in Atlanta. The local guys have already offered to handle the very involved field work for me which is really great of them. That takes a huge load off initially.
So, packing tonight for flying to CT tomorrow morning, then flying back on Monday
In a lot of ways, I like the idea that hubby and SD will be up there for awhile - then I can get my work feet under me so to speak, and just worry about ME initially. On rough days, I can just come home and collapse if need be.
