time off work?! HELP! Started by: Alice

I worked in a supermarket on the counters and warehouse back when I had my op. Originally I asked my surgeon for two weeks off, then when I showed him what kind of movements I did (also lots of lifting, using my arms etc) he just shook his head and said I needed at least 3 weeks. I still didn’t feel ready at 3 weeks so ended up going back at almost 5 weeks post op! I did have quote a painful recovery compared to a lot of girls I’ve spoken to though xx

When I saw him I asked for a sick note to give to work and he asked if I wanted one week or two, so I asked for two, but then he asked what kind of movements I’d be doing and said I’d need 3 weeks. Don’t forget you can self certify sick leave for a week xx

Im 14 days post op today I had overs , I went back to work on Saturday officially but i was off Sunday and there Monday Tuesday on my own 🙁 I struggled simple things like mopping the floor. I have a very active Job I keep forgetting. I’ve had it done I’m not in much pain at all now I’m just hoping I haven’t over done it x

Does the sick note actually say what procedure you have had done ? Or have any logos with MYA on! Only reason I ask is that I wouldn’t want to had in a sick note with all the information on Xx