Re: keeping my job

From: jacque3344 (jacque3344@mediaone.net)
Thu Oct 26 15:53:59 2000


I have had 18 major surgeries, my adhesions are not so complicated I cannot have any more (last one, nearly died). I am now applying for disability because it is so severe.

However, I believe you should discuss working for your employer at home. I did that for awhile and it worked.

Good luck!

>----- Original Message -----
From: Verna Cohen <verna@mcn.org> To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 12:12 PM Subject: keeping my job

> Hi Gang,
>
> First of all.........best of luck to all of those having sugery soon.
> My thoughts will be with you all and I will hope and pray for each of
> you that we'll soon be hearing wonderful reports of speedy recoveries
> and painfree life. Special thoughts to Sherry Marie and Anne Hayashi.
> Anne...thanks so much for all your input. I will be thinking great
> thoughts for you and hope to hear from you again once you are back home.
>
> Now.....my question. How many of you continue to work throughout your
> ordeals with adhesions? I am a fulltime salaried office manager for in
> the recreation field. This past month I have taken more sick days than
> I've worked and my available sick days are dwindling down. Just today I
> initiated a conversation about that with my boss. He says he is fine
> with everything thus far. I still manage to get all my work done, I
> take work home when needed, (the good ole couch office) but I still
> worry. It is becoming more of a struggle to concentrate of my work, a
> struggle to get ready in the morning when all I want to do is lay down.
> I'm really worried about how long I can continue this way.
>
> If I quit or lose my job I would lose my insurance after the one year
> COBRA period. I've worked at this job for 13 years and to this point
> feel very stable and secure in my position but lately.......gee I
> wouldn't blame them for wanting someone new.
>
> Monday I'll be taking another day off again for another (most likely
> unsuccessful) barium enema test. I've been reading the ongoing debate
> about PT and accupuncture/pressure etc. My doctor is now suggesting
> these treatments. $ is always a factor. I just feel at such a
> crossroads but so weary that I can't seem to forge on in any direction.
>
> So I'm curious to know how many others are dealing with the work
> situation like I am. Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Hugs to all,
> Verna
>


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