Panicking about going back to work! Started by: Emily

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  • Emily 34
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    March 31, 2018 at 8:47 am
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    Hi Girls,

    I’m going back to work at just over two weeks post op. I’m really worried about not being able to move my arms still! I have to wear my hair up for work and I’m panicking now! I’m 6 days post op today and still feel useless!

    X

    Anonymous
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    March 31, 2018 at 9:06 am
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    What do you do hun? I’d imagine you would improve quite a bit over the next week and being week 2 also. I don’t personally know as only day 4 for me but that’s what lots of other ladies have said.
    Are you taking anything to help with recovery? X

    Emily 34
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    March 31, 2018 at 9:11 am
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    I’m at a desk job so not worried about the work, just worried about being able to get myself ready in the mornings haha. I hope I will improve by then – just panicking is all haha. I’m only on paracetamol now and taking the rest of the antibiotics I was prescribed too x

    Jayne M 3
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    March 31, 2018 at 9:27 am
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    I was worried about that too not being able to lift my arms up to do my hair ha ha. I will only be booking a week off, i too have an office based desk job. I haven’t had mine done yet I’m seeing my surgeon on Thursday x

    Anonymous
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    March 31, 2018 at 9:47 am
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    I was able to lift my arms up from day 1 and can do my hair now and lift my arms up (had op wed morning). My partner is going back to work after 1 week and I will have a 15m old to look after and my 12y old daughter. My worry is having the energy. I’ve spend every day in bed so far lol. X x

    Emily 34
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    March 31, 2018 at 11:15 am
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    Did you have overs Catherine? That’s normal being in bed. I only went out on day 4 to get my hair done at the hairdressers. I’ve been out a few time since but not for long. Not sleeping well so I’m just exhausted by about 8pm haha x

    Anonymous
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    March 31, 2018 at 12:14 pm
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    No unders hun 475cc. I think if i didnt take the cocodamol I dont think i’d sleep too well either x x

    S 47
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    March 31, 2018 at 1:45 pm
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    I’m panicking too!! I’m going back on Wednesday and I would have had 10 days off. I’m ok pain wise (if I don’t do a lot), but not able to do much without getting really tight and in pain/irritating my stitches later on in the day!! I have a desk job also, but I’ll need to drive to get there (1 hour commute). Is anyone else ok with driving after 10 days? Xx

    Emily 34
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    March 31, 2018 at 3:28 pm
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    I stopped taking the co codamol as it was just making me feel really sick! Glad you’re recovering well though Catherine!
    S, it’s still only Saturday so by Wednesday I’m sure you will be ok. Maybe have a Little drive a few days before to see how you go X

    Stacey 30
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    March 31, 2018 at 8:54 pm
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    I was also panicking …. Day 9 was the day I felt completely different I was able to do most things again and went back to work day 10 I struggled first few days at work but today I’m 16 days post op and my day at work today was easy felt great ! You will be fine xxx

    Emily 34
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    April 1, 2018 at 5:24 am
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    Thank you, @staceyhunt88 that makes me feel so much better. Can you lift your arms more to wash your hair in the shower now etc? X

    Stacey 30
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    April 1, 2018 at 9:18 am
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    Yeah I can wash my hair , drive, do housework etc just can’t lift my kids up or open some things or push a trolly or carry a shopping basket or bags so not completely back to normal but getting there x

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