Guest guest Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Hi : I'd like to welcome you to the group. When I first found this group, I felt like the only person in the world with cp. If not for the daily e-mails I would still feel that way. A little of my story...first taking my appendix out (missing 2 weeks work), taking my gall bladder out (missing 4 weeks of work), having 2 ERCPS's (missing 2-3 weeks of work each time). Finally a DX, and learning to live daily with cp. I missed several days a month last year. I was even actually written up for not scheduling my appts/sick time better. This was something new for me. I'd never been healthier before I was " struck " sick back in March, 2001. And in fact still looking for more answers. I have learned to be proactive with my healthcare. Noone will do it for you. There are good/bad/indifferent doctors out there, but keep looking until you find ones that you like. My boss has been quite patient with me, though I lost many of the opportunities/responsibilities that I feel I would have had if I was not sick. But who knows whether these things would have happened whether I was sick or not. I used to blame everything on, " if I wasn't sick...this wouldn't be happening. " I see a wonderful counselor who helped me look at the other side of that, being maybe it would have happened whether or not I am sick. Who knows? Other than my Creator. Anyway, I have only missed 2 days of work since November, and this was just last week (1 day) and this week (1 day). Every time I get sick I think it's my pancreas, but actually this last bout I think started as a bug, and ended up making my pancreas upset. It's hard to know sometimes. But I get to work every day, and do the best job I can with what I've got that day. I see a pain specialist who helps with medications for my pain. That is crucial to my life. Without the medications, I would pretty much be dead in bed, every day! Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions. HUGS, Robin robin.cox@... -------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the system manager: postmaster@... This e-mail and its attachments have been scanned for the presence of computer viruses, however it is always advisable to run a virus check on e-mails and attachments before opening them. -------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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