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I've just got a cancellation slot to have an op to take a biopsy (and maybe remove) a nodule on my vocal cords. Has anyone had this done before? How did you cope with working and the need not to talk at all for a few days afterwards? I work remotely so have prepared everyone to have to use Skype messages for a few days.
The second problem is that next week is not a great time to have this done (although probably the best opportunity for the next couple of months and there's a long waiting list). I'm in the ward at 1100 and am last on the list so how feasible is it to try to get some work done whilst I'm waiting? They always say not to take any valuables in but is that just being very cautious or will I be OK with having a laptop there?
Either you work for someone else, in which case you should take the day off ........or, you work for yourself in which case you should give yourself the day off.
When I've been in for an operation it's always been "put your stuff in this bag" and the bag (basically a drawstring bin bag) has turned up at my bedside when I've woken up.
If you're getting there at 11, then waiting for the operation, and you're not going to be in any fit state for work after the anesthetic then at best you're going to get a couple of fragmented hours work time interrupted by nurses rounds, going to be weighed and changed into a gown etc.
Just take the day off. Unless your a contractor in which case just boot up messenger, set availability to in a meeting and procrastinate as normal, odds are no one will notice or question your invoicing.
Local or general anaesthetic? World of difference in how capable you will be afterwards. It was a bloody good job that I didn’t have easy access to work emails after my last GA... 😳😳😳
Just get on with it and get it done. Work will work itself out. Like my business partner - managed to Grade 4 dislocate his shoulder in a bike race a couple of weeks ago (accident on the Sunday, in theatre the day after) – we had stuff to do, but it got prioritised and done. And that was with no prior warning so I am sure that you, with time to plan, can ensure things are sorted out.
After the GA or when you're dosed up on painkillers isn't the best time to go back to work.
I had a right old row with my old boss about how I was ready to come back to work after doing my shoulder in (^^ level 4 ACJ, as it goes). He pointed out that we'd already had the conversation about me being ready to go back to work 3 times that day and if i didn't remember them then maybe I was still off my tits.
Thanks all. I'm not planning to go straight back to work - but I am conscious that I'll have a few days at home unable to talk so hopefully I'll be able to work with a combination of email/Skype messages.
The thought about doing some work in the hospital is more thinking about using my time sitting around usefully rather than watching Netflix etc. I'll take my phone and see how I get on.
You must really love your job.
Health first always.
Best of luck getting reliable WiFi.
I’m currently in hospital, I don’t feel ill but working is the abosute last thing on my mind. Had some general anaesthetic on weds lunchtime, slept the rest of the day....
as said above, if you are an employee, why are you prioritising making someone else money over your health. If self employed, let your self have some time off