So my HR department called and reminded me that my paperwork needs to be completed and faxed in within 20 days of my surgery. I've got an appointment for Thursday which is day 14. I'll hand them the paperwork then - I'm sure they are used to this stuff.
I see a family leave application, a general release medical release form and a short term disability form for the doc with the critical too and from dates. From date is easy my surgery date.. The to date is another matter entirely..
My new knee is pretty stiff - I spend my time on one couch that causes the least discomfort.
Thought last night wasn't as bad, at night I struggle with the same and wake up every couple hours. My sleep used to be legendary - asleep within 2 minutes of my head hitting the pillow. I can't help but wonder how much of it is the staples.. I assume when there gone on Thursday there will be improvement. I tell myself It is only day 11 Everyone says things improve. I've tried sitting in a regular chair but I'm dam uncomfortable and I squirm like a kid that needs to use the restroom.
I am a developer, I write code and query huge databases for their 'secrets' . I love the job because you can be creative. I can easily sit for three hours working on a problem. With the old knee when I got up it would be stiff and painful -thus the surgery.
I am not the lazy type I've only missed a handful of days in my 32 years with the firm but I am in no rush to return. There will be no "Ray we will give you a few easy tasks to get back into the swing of things". No, the punishment for being a can do person is they will shovel it at you as fast as they feel you can handle it. - and It always is more difficult then they realize...
My goal is to return after the new year ... Do I simply say "hey doc I am in no rush to return until after the holidays?" I know there are established time offs for regular surgeries.
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I see a family leave application, a general release medical release form and a short term disability form for the doc with the critical too and from dates. From date is easy my surgery date.. The to date is another matter entirely..
My new knee is pretty stiff - I spend my time on one couch that causes the least discomfort.
Thought last night wasn't as bad, at night I struggle with the same and wake up every couple hours. My sleep used to be legendary - asleep within 2 minutes of my head hitting the pillow. I can't help but wonder how much of it is the staples.. I assume when there gone on Thursday there will be improvement. I tell myself It is only day 11 Everyone says things improve. I've tried sitting in a regular chair but I'm dam uncomfortable and I squirm like a kid that needs to use the restroom.
I am a developer, I write code and query huge databases for their 'secrets' . I love the job because you can be creative. I can easily sit for three hours working on a problem. With the old knee when I got up it would be stiff and painful -thus the surgery.
I am not the lazy type I've only missed a handful of days in my 32 years with the firm but I am in no rush to return. There will be no "Ray we will give you a few easy tasks to get back into the swing of things". No, the punishment for being a can do person is they will shovel it at you as fast as they feel you can handle it. - and It always is more difficult then they realize...
My goal is to return after the new year ... Do I simply say "hey doc I am in no rush to return until after the holidays?" I know there are established time offs for regular surgeries.
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