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Back to work!
Posted Dec 7, 2011
Hurrah, first day back at work after 3 months sick leave. More people pleased to see me back, some just to say hello to, some who hadn't noticed the length of my absence, others interested to hear all about it 
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Had a great day, but quite glad I've got another week before repeating it!
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Workplace policies
Posted Dec 3, 2011
In my workplaces, we are awash with policies. Whilst in many respects these are useful to determine protocol, protect staff & management etc, there are always those instances where the policy just does not suit the circumstance.
During my sick leave I have duly submitted self-certification, medical certificates & kept my manager well informed. This week I went in to visit, to see how I withstood the journey & to discuss phased return to work. I was happy, my manager was happy. But, he was obliged to make a referral to Occupational Health under the terms of the sickness policy. He clearly stated that I was happy not to see them & set out our proposals for return to work.
Late on Friday pm I get a phone call - caller does not announce who they are, I have to ask. It's OH, asking me to come on Mon for a half hour interview with the nurse. I point out that my journey time is one & a half hours, this is rather a long way to come just for that. They won't do it over the phone, they're not there on my usual working days. The implication is that I can't start until I've seen them - impasse.
So now I have to wait until Mon for response from my manager, call someone higher up in OH for clarification (& give them feedback on their poor telephone manner), before knowing what's happening next week. And I thought being a patient waiting for appts was bad!!
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More anxiety
Posted Nov 18, 2011
Just when I felt things were settling down...
Feeling pretty fit again after my op, although lacking sleep & stamina. Getting back to doing all my usual leisure activities. A few problems with the bladder training, but doing OK. Finding the weekly appointments becoming a bit of a drag & now approaching 3 month review with more tests to come - probably at short notice, just when I'm hoping to start back at work.
But on top of all this, I had a routine mammogram at a mobile unit a couple of weeks ago & had a technical recall because my shoulder obscured part of the image. So off to the hospital Wed this week for repeat (digital) X ray. Very kindly, they managed to add it on to my weekly urology appointment. Radiographer said no immediately obvious problem, but today I get a letter to have more tests done. Reassuring leaflet says that the majority of recalls are OK, but on top of my bladder cancer it's a worry I could do without. Appointment next Wed. 
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Home, sweet home
Posted Oct 18, 2011
Back here at h2g2 again, in my familiar homepage. How good to see the site up & running again.
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Home again
Posted Sep 20, 2011
After a grim first couple of days, I'm doing well with my new plumbing. Still very tired & weak but so glad to be recovering. Path results all clear, so the outlook is as good as can be.
Getting back to work looks a long way off, but I'm still less than 3 weeks post surgery. The future is looking bright.
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