Dec 22 2007
Day 147: Four More Weeks?
Yesterday I went to see my doctor.. I went in hoping that I would be able to return to work in the new year..
Things didn’t work out exactly as I hoped…
Since I had my cortisone shot earlier this month, I’ve been able to do a lot more around the house. I’m not pain-free, but I figured that I could return to work, as long as I was careful.
My doctor checked my range of motion and then said, “I can’t send you back to work the way you are”. While I was expecting this answer, I was still disappointed.. He then said that if I was the determined to try, he said that I had to go to physio for “strengthening and work conditioning” for 3-4 weeks.. I managed to negotiate with him a little and had him agree to see how I’m doing after 2 weeks.. If I’m getting worse again, I’m off for some time to come.. Hopefully, things go well with it and he’ll let me return after a couple weeks of that…
This uncertainty still causes stress. My poor wife and kids have had to put up with me being grouchy and short-tempered. The frustrating part is that I can completely recognize when I’m in a mood, but find it difficult to snap out of it.. I’m really greatful for them, their patience and understanding…
So, in four more weeks when I see my doctor next, I hope that I get the news I’m looking for…