So, went back to work at the 5 week mark this past Monday.(Do people count the day of surgery or the day after as post op? I had surgery on a Monday so....)
There's about a 3 hour commute everyday
, but luckily I only have administrative duties right now - no students on campus yet...............
BUT,
I couldn't make the whole week! (Today's Friday and thank goodness I am home!!!)
At least I stood up for myself and told them - no lifting, not bending down to get stuff, etc...at first they wanted me to move my new school supplies and equipment to my classroom, but I said, "Nope, can't do it!"
Again, luckily, my head of school said not come in today (they're painting - fumes are bad anyway) as a trade for coming in Sunday. My head wants to meet with me where we can have quiet work time together with no one else around for a few hours.
Not doing a full day yet(I'm ususally at school from 7:30 to 4:30) - first two days 9:30 to about 2:30, then 8:00 to 3:00 or 3:30 for the last two days....ssooooo tired.
The first day, when I got home and sat down, it was such a total relief with aches all over my body, especially my feet, legs, and lower back. Yesterday, after the fourth day my belly was so swollen and sore!
What am I going to do? I am contracted for the month of August and have a vital project I am working on that can't wait!!! Any suggestions on how to make my life easier at work so I don't collapse half way through the week? (And, it can't be NOT to go in....)
Wahhhh!
First Week Back
