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Back to work 6 weeks after hysterectomy - no chance
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05-13-2014, 03:55 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 19
Hysterectomy: May 12th, 2014
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Re: Back to work 6 weeks after hysterectomy - no chance
This is something I'm really worried about, I had my op yesterday a TAH + BOS .
My surgeon said 6 weeks so that is the time I organised. However the more I think about it the more I'm worried it's not enough.
My job isn't physical i work in computing. But as a consultant I work long hours and away from home. When I'm on client site I'm expected to be on my A-game with no room for having an off-lazy day as clients spend huge amounts of money per day for me to be present so they expect the best. 12-16 hour working days are not unusual, nor is it unusual for me to be driving 4-8 hours per day on top of that at least twice per week.
I can probabally organise an extra week if I use up my holiday allowance but I can't afford more time off than that. with my job there isn't much chance of part time hours as it's not practical with the nature of the work.
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05-13-2014, 06:46 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 1,092
Hysterectomy: September 4th, 2012
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Back to work 6 weeks after hysterectomy - no chance
Hi,
I had a TLH & BSO. I went back to work at 4 weeks and it was exhausting going straight back at full throttle to 12hr+ days with commute. With the benefit of hindsight I wish I had taken 6 weeks off and maybe started a bit slower. I was tired for the first 3 1/2 months.
That being said it was doable. Just.
For me the secret to getting through it was getting on top of surgical menopause and the brain fog before I went back. I also worked up to being 'on the go' while I was at home to decrease the shock.
And when I wasn't working, I rested, rested, rested.
Basically as soon as I got home I ate and went to bed.
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05-13-2014, 08:34 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 447
Hysterectomy: March 18th, 2014
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Re: Back to work 6 weeks after hysterectomy - no chance
I went back last week. So tired and could only make about 5 hours and came home and rested the rest if the evening. This week is a bit better but still tired.
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