Hey there. I had my surgery on 12th December and I’ve been off work since then. I’ve just been sent my follow up appointment which is 29th Jan.
This is with the surgeon . I’ve literally no idea when I should be going back to work. I’m definitely not ready yet. Sitting in a chair gets painful on my right side (I’ve no idea why there). and I get dizzy if I walk too far and while my bowel has been amazing I get nervous when I need to poop and I take my time. Pre cancer I’d never poop anywhere except for at home and only at work if I was sick. I haven’t even got a sick note or a fit for work I think it is now. My employers have been amazing but even though they are not even asking me when I will be going back I feel like I should at least give them an idea. Bit of my back story. I’m on a contract which was due to end mid Jan. I even got myself a new job while this whole thing was going on. I bury my head and plough on with what I know best. Anyhow my current employer extended my contract for which I’m so grateful because they know me and know my situation.
Do I make an appointment with my GP and get them to give me the fit for work or wait until my appointment?
Also now I’m reading into the fact that I’m seeing the surgeon as good news but I don’t want to get my hopes up chemo and radiation obviously terrifies me. Probably more so than the operation but I need to get my head into a place where further treatment might be needed and I will be grateful for it. What are your experiences? I thought if they found a spread into my lymph nodes I might get an early call back but I did read somewhere either here on in one of the booklets that they allow recovery from the surgery first.
I don’t need a diagnosis just your experience and I must say this far you guys have been the most amazing support I’ve started to read the chemo threads over the last few weeks. Knowledge is power and for all of you sharing your journeys thank you!
