How was first day back at work, Jackie?

Moopy23
Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi, sister of Montana, was thinking of you today on your first day back on the job and wishing you good luck. When you feel like it, let us know. You are probably very tired. Your patients and co-workers, especially your patients, must be so happy to have you back.

Love, Moopy

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  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #2
    Hoping the day went well for
    Hoping the day went well for you Jackie. And you too Moopy.
    Stef
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #3
    A very good day
    Hi Jackie - Hope that the day went well and that you are home RELAXING now. :D Lynn
  • cats_toy
    cats_toy Member Posts: 1,462 Member
    #4
    Hi Jackie
    hope it all went well. Let us know when you can.
    =^..^=
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #5
    cats_toy said:

    Hi Jackie
    hope it all went well. Let us know when you can.
    =^..^=

    Jackie, just hoping that
    Jackie, just hoping that your first day back at work went well for you.
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #6
    Kylez said:

    Jackie, just hoping that
    Jackie, just hoping that your first day back at work went well for you.

    Hey Jackie! I didn't know
    Hey Jackie! I didn't know you were going back to work already. I must have missed that somewhere. Hope your day went fast and good for you.
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #7
    Jackie....
    Hope your first day back didn't wear you out to much. Don't over due it!! It's a big transition after taking a leave from work. Allow yourself time to ease back into your routine. Hugs....:) Pammy
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    #8
    Akiss4me said:

    Jackie....
    Hope your first day back didn't wear you out to much. Don't over due it!! It's a big transition after taking a leave from work. Allow yourself time to ease back into your routine. Hugs....:) Pammy

    Jackie :)
    Hi Jackie! Just offering my hoping that you did ok at work today too!

    Hope it wasn't too much for you. Just take it easy, ok?

    Love, Jeanne
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #9
    Jeanne D said:

    Jackie :)
    Hi Jackie! Just offering my hoping that you did ok at work today too!

    Hope it wasn't too much for you. Just take it easy, ok?

    Love, Jeanne

    Thanks Moopy and sisters
    I got a work release from my primary DR. stating i can do light duty and not work more than 4 hours a day (i'm still wiped out) and not lift more than 10 lbs.( lymphedemia and healing from burns). I took it in hoping to get on in patient activities, but the Director of nursing said "she's in MY DEPARTMENT" so I talked to her and she gave me full reins to start up a restorative program, which has fallen by the wayside in the last few years. I will be doing range of motion, physical therapy. with my elderly patients (hope i can keep up with them haha) I do this for about 3 hours in the morning and then I go back over and do a group exercise program before supper. (I live right across from the hospital so no problem splitting up my day.) It is fun, yesterday we played kick-ball with a beach ball when we were done.

    My co-workers and friends were all happy to see me and i was so glad to be back. The only upsetting thing to me, was all of the questions about "did they get it all" it won't come back?" yada yada... I'm still not sure how to answer this I just tell them "I hope so" and I hope not" or that i'm just praying. I know i should have a mind set that I am a survivor and think positive. But does that include telling them that yes...I am done with it?

    Anyway i was very tired when i got home and am hoping my energy will return quickly.
    love and hugs, Jackie
  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143
    #10
    rjjj said:

    Thanks Moopy and sisters
    I got a work release from my primary DR. stating i can do light duty and not work more than 4 hours a day (i'm still wiped out) and not lift more than 10 lbs.( lymphedemia and healing from burns). I took it in hoping to get on in patient activities, but the Director of nursing said "she's in MY DEPARTMENT" so I talked to her and she gave me full reins to start up a restorative program, which has fallen by the wayside in the last few years. I will be doing range of motion, physical therapy. with my elderly patients (hope i can keep up with them haha) I do this for about 3 hours in the morning and then I go back over and do a group exercise program before supper. (I live right across from the hospital so no problem splitting up my day.) It is fun, yesterday we played kick-ball with a beach ball when we were done.

    My co-workers and friends were all happy to see me and i was so glad to be back. The only upsetting thing to me, was all of the questions about "did they get it all" it won't come back?" yada yada... I'm still not sure how to answer this I just tell them "I hope so" and I hope not" or that i'm just praying. I know i should have a mind set that I am a survivor and think positive. But does that include telling them that yes...I am done with it?

    Anyway i was very tired when i got home and am hoping my energy will return quickly.
    love and hugs, Jackie

    Yeah for Jackie!
    Jackie, I'm glad your first day went well and that you're in charge of the restorative program. That sounds like it's right up your alley. It seems that you like your job and the commute sounds great to me (I take a bus and the subway to get to work). I also think it's good that your work keeps you active, although try not to overdo it as Pammy said.

    As for the questions, I guess your co-workers can't help themselves. I would handle them however you feel at the moment. The "I hope so" comments are good. You could also just smile and remain silent, or just say, "I feel good, thanks" without addressing the questions directly. They should get the hint before long.

    Mimi
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #11
    mimivac said:

    Yeah for Jackie!
    Jackie, I'm glad your first day went well and that you're in charge of the restorative program. That sounds like it's right up your alley. It seems that you like your job and the commute sounds great to me (I take a bus and the subway to get to work). I also think it's good that your work keeps you active, although try not to overdo it as Pammy said.

    As for the questions, I guess your co-workers can't help themselves. I would handle them however you feel at the moment. The "I hope so" comments are good. You could also just smile and remain silent, or just say, "I feel good, thanks" without addressing the questions directly. They should get the hint before long.

    Mimi

    Jackie,
    First, so glad that
    Jackie,
    First, so glad that your 1st day went well. And it sounds like this work is not only good for you but great that they are doing this for your patients.
    Second, for those questions that get asked, I always say "Only time will tell".
    Stef
  • taleena
    taleena Member Posts: 1,612 Member
    #12
    rjjj said:

    Thanks Moopy and sisters
    I got a work release from my primary DR. stating i can do light duty and not work more than 4 hours a day (i'm still wiped out) and not lift more than 10 lbs.( lymphedemia and healing from burns). I took it in hoping to get on in patient activities, but the Director of nursing said "she's in MY DEPARTMENT" so I talked to her and she gave me full reins to start up a restorative program, which has fallen by the wayside in the last few years. I will be doing range of motion, physical therapy. with my elderly patients (hope i can keep up with them haha) I do this for about 3 hours in the morning and then I go back over and do a group exercise program before supper. (I live right across from the hospital so no problem splitting up my day.) It is fun, yesterday we played kick-ball with a beach ball when we were done.

    My co-workers and friends were all happy to see me and i was so glad to be back. The only upsetting thing to me, was all of the questions about "did they get it all" it won't come back?" yada yada... I'm still not sure how to answer this I just tell them "I hope so" and I hope not" or that i'm just praying. I know i should have a mind set that I am a survivor and think positive. But does that include telling them that yes...I am done with it?

    Anyway i was very tired when i got home and am hoping my energy will return quickly.
    love and hugs, Jackie

    Gosh Jackie... I'm sorry ...
    Gosh Jackie... I'm sorry ... I'm behind the late ball again... it's nice to hear that things are working out with going back to work... kick ball hu?? I'm afraid I would be exhausted after 5 minutes... I wish I could come up with smart response to the questions that people ask you.. .but this week I haven't been too whitty... so.. I will leave that to someone else.. I know we have a lot of quick thinkers in here..

    I just wanted to say that I hope your doing well... not over doing it... and enoying being back at it!

    Hugs to you my friend

    ~T
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #13
    taleena said:

    Gosh Jackie... I'm sorry ...
    Gosh Jackie... I'm sorry ... I'm behind the late ball again... it's nice to hear that things are working out with going back to work... kick ball hu?? I'm afraid I would be exhausted after 5 minutes... I wish I could come up with smart response to the questions that people ask you.. .but this week I haven't been too whitty... so.. I will leave that to someone else.. I know we have a lot of quick thinkers in here..

    I just wanted to say that I hope your doing well... not over doing it... and enoying being back at it!

    Hugs to you my friend

    ~T

    Taleena
    I would be real wore out but mostly we did kick ball from our chairs and the exercises are chair ones also. Some are in bed and just do range of motion...but it's about all i can do also at this time so maybe we will get stronger together.
    I definitely am not overdoing it haha..i have a nap before I go back at 4-5.
    I hope all is well with you,
    Hugs, jackie
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #14
    mimivac said:

    Yeah for Jackie!
    Jackie, I'm glad your first day went well and that you're in charge of the restorative program. That sounds like it's right up your alley. It seems that you like your job and the commute sounds great to me (I take a bus and the subway to get to work). I also think it's good that your work keeps you active, although try not to overdo it as Pammy said.

    As for the questions, I guess your co-workers can't help themselves. I would handle them however you feel at the moment. The "I hope so" comments are good. You could also just smile and remain silent, or just say, "I feel good, thanks" without addressing the questions directly. They should get the hint before long.

    Mimi

    Thanks Mimi
    How are you doing energy-wise? It seems you are doing really well with all that you do (of course you are much younger than I but, I am very proud of you. I know my energy will return soon i hope. but right now the exercise with the elderly is just my cup of tea!! LOL!
    hugs, jackie
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #15
    rjjj said:

    Taleena
    I would be real wore out but mostly we did kick ball from our chairs and the exercises are chair ones also. Some are in bed and just do range of motion...but it's about all i can do also at this time so maybe we will get stronger together.
    I definitely am not overdoing it haha..i have a nap before I go back at 4-5.
    I hope all is well with you,
    Hugs, jackie

    Hello, dear Jackie!
    Good for you, for returning to work - at step forward into your Life After Cancer Treatment. The program sounds like it suits you well. Am glad you have the opportunity to nap before your "second shift"!

    Please continue to take really good care of YOURSELF, friend.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • tasha_111
    tasha_111 Member Posts: 2,072
    #16
    Christmas Girl said:

    Hello, dear Jackie!
    Good for you, for returning to work - at step forward into your Life After Cancer Treatment. The program sounds like it suits you well. Am glad you have the opportunity to nap before your "second shift"!

    Please continue to take really good care of YOURSELF, friend.

    Kind regards, Susan

    Go Jackie!
    You are doing good!

    Hugs Jxxxxxxxxx
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #17
    tasha_111 said:

    Go Jackie!
    You are doing good!

    Hugs Jxxxxxxxxx

    Sounds like your first day
    Sounds like your first day back at work went well for you Jackie. I am so happy to hear that. I bet it feels good to be back there, doesn't it?

    Hugs, Noel
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #18
    rjjj said:

    Thanks Moopy and sisters
    I got a work release from my primary DR. stating i can do light duty and not work more than 4 hours a day (i'm still wiped out) and not lift more than 10 lbs.( lymphedemia and healing from burns). I took it in hoping to get on in patient activities, but the Director of nursing said "she's in MY DEPARTMENT" so I talked to her and she gave me full reins to start up a restorative program, which has fallen by the wayside in the last few years. I will be doing range of motion, physical therapy. with my elderly patients (hope i can keep up with them haha) I do this for about 3 hours in the morning and then I go back over and do a group exercise program before supper. (I live right across from the hospital so no problem splitting up my day.) It is fun, yesterday we played kick-ball with a beach ball when we were done.

    My co-workers and friends were all happy to see me and i was so glad to be back. The only upsetting thing to me, was all of the questions about "did they get it all" it won't come back?" yada yada... I'm still not sure how to answer this I just tell them "I hope so" and I hope not" or that i'm just praying. I know i should have a mind set that I am a survivor and think positive. But does that include telling them that yes...I am done with it?

    Anyway i was very tired when i got home and am hoping my energy will return quickly.
    love and hugs, Jackie

    Working
    Getting back to work was restorative to me. Finding the right balance has been hard for me, so I had my ups and down. It sounds like you work at a great place. By best wishes to you, Jackie. Lynn
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #19
    lynn1950 said:

    Working
    Getting back to work was restorative to me. Finding the right balance has been hard for me, so I had my ups and down. It sounds like you work at a great place. By best wishes to you, Jackie. Lynn

    Your first day back sounds
    Your first day back sounds like you enjoyed it. Really happy for you Jackie!

    Hope your next one is even better and so on and so on!
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #20
    Kylez said:

    Your first day back sounds
    Your first day back sounds like you enjoyed it. Really happy for you Jackie!

    Hope your next one is even better and so on and so on!

    So Jackie, how was the rest
    So Jackie, how was the rest of the week at work for you? Better?
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #21
    Alexis F said:

    So Jackie, how was the rest
    So Jackie, how was the rest of the week at work for you? Better?

    Thanks sisters
    I really know God had a hand in this. My residents and the facility are thrilled with my new program. I guess when one door closes another opens, It is not just good for my patients but for me also, as i do all my arm (lymphedemia) exercises with them and chair exercise is good for me also. I love Love Love my old people and it is very rewarding.

    Thanks Moops, for starting this thread and thanks all my sweet sisters who replied. It feels so good to know that you care, i love you all.
    God Bless, jackie

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