kelvz48 Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 After a really bad couple of weeks I think things are on the up. Seen an occupatiomal health doctor who was very understanding to my situation, had a meeting with my manager in work who is also very understanding and the plan so far is to have a phased return at the end of Febuary. Have had my first meeting with my specialist in Cardiff this week who is extremely happy with my progress and only wants an MRI scan at this time as following my coiling there seems to be no obvious weakness and best of all have been attending an university with my son who looks like he will be accepted, grades pending. For all you new members who are going through an uncertain time at the moment, hang in there, things will get better in time. Quote
Karen Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 Kelvin, I'm so pleased for you and your family! .... Sounds like good news all round! xx Quote
goldfish.girl Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 It's great to hear when things are going well. Good luck to your son & long may the 'up' continue for you x Quote
Lin-lin Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 That is really fantastic news. It is so important that we have good moments to balance out some of the struggles we've had. It is great to hear that your work is very sympathetic and well done in having a plan to return to work. That is very impressive. Remember that you're still in recovery, so you are entitled to tell bosses/ colleagues if their demands upon you increase. Sometimes people can expect a lot of us, because (as we often hear,) we 'look so well'!!! I am thrilled that things have improved for you and wish you well. Lynne Quote
Sandi K Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Kelvin it's fantastic news!! Thank you for sharing, it warms my heart! Sandi K. Xoxo Quote
sonia Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Hi Kelvin, Lovely to hear you are doings so great. You have a very good support team around you. Its no wonders everything is going well, look where you had your coiling done!!!!! Say no more. Hope your Son gets into his university. Which one is he hoping to go to? Take care. Love Sonia x Quote
kelvz48 Posted January 30, 2011 Author Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks all. Sonia, he is hoping to get into Cardiff Atrium and get a degree in music tech (producing, recording studios etc). Quote
RB-R Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Great news Kevin hope all goes well with your son's grades. I have already gone back to work but only for two days 8:30 till 1:30 . when i get home im exhasted but now at least im not having to sleep when i get home. Hope all goes well when you return to work, just remember to take it easy, and when you get home just rest Take care Rhiann x Quote
KelBel Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Hi Kelvin Fantastic news! I am so glad things are going so well for you. Good luck for your phased return to work, sounds like your company are willing to be supportive, which is great. Good luck for your son getting into uni. My niece is living in Cardiff and doing a business studies degree and absolutely loves it there. I've not been down to see her but I think I will have to at some point. Take care Kel x Quote
kempse Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Hi Kelvin, Glad things are improving for you - it all sounds good to me:thumbsup: Good luck to your son:-D Sarah Quote
winter Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Kelvin - So glad to hear things are going so well. Congratulations to your son!!! Hope things continue in the upward spiral Whatever you're doing - it's great!!! Have a wonderful week - hugs to you and your family Carolyn Quote
Skippy Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Hi Kelvin Really glad that things are on the up for you. I know it can be disheartening when you suffer a set back, but they do end up being very far and between after a while. Got everything I can physically cross crossed for your son Quote
donnamarie Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 :biggrin:Great to hear things are looking up for you fingers crossed for your son great news on your plan to get back to work Take Care Donna Quote
Vivien Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Hello and glad to hear that things are looking up for you and your son Vivien Quote
Stuart Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Hi Kelvin, I'm so glad to hear things are sounding positive for you Stu Quote
Tina Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Hi Kelvin wonderful news so pleased things are on the up for you and keeping everything crossed for your Son too...Take care love Tina xx Quote
kelvz48 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Posted February 2, 2011 Thanks for the messages. This site has helped me get through the last six months especially in the early days and I know that sometimes reading a positive post can be reassuring. Quote
maggie Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Such good news all round Kelvin fingers crossed for the desired grades for your son.Good to hear you sound so positive:-D x Quote
Sandi K Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Hi Kelvin, Ive seen you post welcomes to others today and it's nice to see you again! Ive been wondering how your return to work is going? Can you share with us? Sandi K. Xo Quote
kelvz48 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Posted March 31, 2011 Hi Sandi, with regard to my phased return to work I am now on 5 hours a day and my company has a very good HR department which has been really supportive in as much as I have been able to reduce my usual duties. (The fact that the husband of the HR manager suffered a SAH 2 years ago may be a contributing factor) This week I have basicly just sorted out the holiday rota for 60 employees and done a full driver licence audit for all the drivers. I still have good days and bad days but the good days are starting to outnumber the bad days and most evenings I am totally exhausted but hopefully this will improve in time as I find that I still push myself extra hard on the good days. Many people told me I was returning to work too soon after just six months but I think that with the support I am getting I will get there slowly. If anyone is contemplating a return to work, make sure it is on a phased return and that your employer fully understands what your needs are and that it has to be a gradual increase in hours and duties. Cheers all. Quote
Tina Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Hi Kelvin...thanks for the update. It is so refreshing to read....so pleased you are getting the support you need on a phased return....well done you for doing so well. Keep up the good work and rest up plenty too...Take care love Tina xx Quote
Sandi K Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 Good news Kelvin, I may have to adopt your strategy! It must take an enormous amount of discipline to keep to the shorter hours and refrain from immediately stepping into your old routine. That's where I'll have trouble. After the first return to work being such a botch up for me I hope I've learned my lesson. I'm a slow learner though! Sandi K. Quote
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