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Posted 10/26/2011 3:29 PM (GMT 0)
Well tomorrow is the day I go back to work.  Feeling a little anxious and nervous, and been using my Xanax to help my nerves.  Thank God I have those, they have been a godsend this week.

I have alot of what if's worries swirling in my head.  How will I be treated?  Will people be mad I was out so long, or show compassion?  Will my Crohns behave?

I am trying hard to keep my thoughts on the positive. Thats where I ask for your kind thoughts and prayers be with me as I go back to work.   Any words of wisdom are also greatly appreciated.

Hugs all!

Gail*Nanners* 

 

Posted 10/26/2011 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
You got it Nanners! Take it easy on your first few days. Got any good friends among your colleagues? Schedule a lunch just with them for tomorrow or Friday.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} You can do it!
Posted 10/26/2011 3:57 PM (GMT 0)
It is always worst before you are there. I´ll be praying for you. You´ll be fine.
Big HUG!
Posted 10/26/2011 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
kazbern I thought I did:( I haven't been contacted by most of them at all. And we are friends on facebook too. Maybe they just wanted to allow me to rest, but a "hope you are feeling better", would have been nice once in awhile. I think that is why I feel so anxious.

You are probably right ttsp, I am probably imagining it worse than it will be. Thanks for the prayers and hugs!
Posted 10/26/2011 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
Feeling a little better right now. Just spoke with my direct supervisor and she has assured me that I am not losing any of my brokers and none have asked to no longer work with me. Also, she is going to leave my guys with the backups for now, to give me time to catch up on the new training and programs that have been rolled out since I have been out. Phew!!!! That is such a relief, as that was one of my biggest worries. I was afraid they were going to expect me to jump back into my job. Although I couldn't see how they could do that, as I don't even know how to do the new systems yet. Haha..

Thanks again for all your support during the rough past months I have been thru. Things are not perfect, and I still have lots of health issues to deal with. Still need to get my left cataract dealt with so that I can finally get new glasses, my heart is still in Atrial fibrillation, and I still have to do the pillcam test to see whats up in the Crohns dept. But I am going to take it one day at a time and hope for the best. Thanks again for being there for me when I really needed you. Hugs and love to you all!
Posted 10/26/2011 5:01 PM (GMT 0)
Just take it easy Gail. I'll be with you, in spirit!!!
Posted 10/26/2011 8:10 PM (GMT 0)
You will do great....you'll be exhausted but you'll do great.

Enjoy it as much as you can. Your desk will soon be covered in work!

K
Posted 10/26/2011 8:16 PM (GMT 0)
Thinking of you for a gentle first few days! I can't imagine anyone being upset with you based on your attitude and kindness on this board.
Posted 10/26/2011 9:48 PM (GMT 0)
Thinking about something is usually actually worse then going through it. Take a deep breath, hold your head high and do what you usually do.
You didn't ask for any of the issues you are having and any reasonable person will know this
Good Luck
(((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))
Posted 10/26/2011 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck. Imagine that we are all there with you cheering you on when you feel anxious. I think it will be easier once you get there!
Posted 10/27/2011 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
Nanners I know you will do fine and it's also a great thing that you are starting at the end of the week (as many people on here had recommended in the past) so you just have to get through 2 days. If anyone is acting weird or mean with you it's only because they don't know how to be "normal" with someone that is really sick. If they had anyone in their lives with a chronic illness they would behave much better. Remember it's THEIR problem NOT YOURS!! I'm hoping that you won't have to think about that!
I wish you the best!!
NY VEGGIE
Posted 10/27/2011 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
((((Nanners)))))

Sending prayers and positive wishes your way as you return to work. Bless your heart as you have helped so many of us here with your great support system. They better be kind to you!!! They would be crazy not too.

I have confidence you will be worried over nothing (Something which I tend to do alot) I too rely on xanax occasion...good for us to have on days like this when anxiety is going to be understandably high.

Let us know how it goes, I am so glad that you are getting out of your bad flare. Good luck friend. Kathy
Posted 10/27/2011 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
I hope and pray you'll have an easy and great first day tomorrow. (((((Nanners)))))
Posted 10/27/2011 4:24 AM (GMT 0)
You are in my prayers. Try your best to not read too much into how other people react when they see you back at work. Remember that our perceptions always color our understanding of any situation. So, just be kind to yourself, be yourself around your co-workers.

Please don't overdo it. I hope you have a good day tomorrow. ((hugs))

PV
Posted 10/27/2011 5:08 AM (GMT 0)
GOod luck to you Nanners!!! Just go slow, and if they don't understand why you were gone or just don't seem to give a crap remember we love you and we care!!!!

There were only 2 out of the 100 staff members that bothered to see how i was doing on a regular basis while i was gone from work,

I am only back 3 days a week now and frankly that's enough for me. ( money sucks something bad right now, but I am not risking my health we make do with what we have.)
Hugs to you and you are in my thoughts!

Posted 10/27/2011 10:23 AM (GMT 0)
Wishing you a great first day back at work, Nanners! It's good to hear that your boss has your back and has setup a reasonable return to work transition.

Just like recovery, working off a backload of work and training is a one step at a time, one day at a time process.

Good luck!
Posted 10/27/2011 12:26 PM (GMT 0)
I have everything crossed for you that it will be an easy transition back to the land of the working. I hope all goes well and all your fears and anxiety will have been for nothing!
Posted 10/27/2011 1:54 PM (GMT 0)
Nanners -

Just take some of the positive energy you expand on this board and let it bounce back and help you on your first day back!! It's never as bad as you think it will be, and it sounds like they are already thinking about ways to make your transition back easier...

Best wishes and good luck!

Sudsmom
Posted 10/27/2011 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
I'm thinking of you!!
Posted 10/27/2011 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
I know I am new here but I know how you feel. I wish you good luck and sending you good thoughts!
Posted 10/27/2011 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hope things are going well for you.  I wish I was in the state I could go back at days I feel I could then I have those days where I am glad I am not working.  Hopefully the stress level stays down for you and you can keep things under control
Posted 10/27/2011 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
I hope things are going well too.
Posted 10/27/2011 6:52 PM (GMT 0)
Work is a four letter word but in your case it is a good thing. I hope this day goes real well for you. Nice and easy there now. Guy
Posted 10/27/2011 7:35 PM (GMT 0)
I have beeeen there.. All the way back to high school when I missed almost my entire junior year, couldn't graduate early as planned, missed the SATs, then into college and my career constantly feeling guilty for my absences and judged by my co-workers every time I went through a bad flare. But as so many have mentioned here: It's usually not as bad as we imagine. You are so loved and appreciated. :) So I hope you are able to just take it one breath, one task, one day at a time until it gets easier again. You'll be just fine.

Wishing you the best!
Posted 10/27/2011 8:04 PM (GMT 0)
Thinking of you! Hope you are having a good day at work, and it isn't too stressful.

PV
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