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Topic: Sick Leave, Again
Hi Everyone,
I am home on sick leave, again. I had sinus surgery on the 18th of February, and recuperated rather nicely, UNTIL...my ear started to hurt. I attempted to return to work, and I was in agony at work, because I could not take the painkillers at work. Tuesday, I had a meltdown and left work at lunch time. I could not take it anymore. My ENT surgeon advised me to stay home till the ear pain clears up.
My concern has been two-fold. One, I am taking painkillers that are narcotics, and addictive. I have less than two months of sobriety in AA. I stay in touch with my sponsor, and I am attempting to attend as many AA meetings as I can, given my inability to drive when I take the painkillers.
My other concern is my fear of backlash at work for my attendance. I had several absences in the Fall, due to a combination of sinus infections and body aches that I am seeing a rheumatologist for. I did give the principal a note from my doctor concerning my health issues, prior to my surgery. I also have a note from the surgeon for this week's absences.
I am going to head back to bed right now. I am pooped.
Trish
I am home on sick leave, again. I had sinus surgery on the 18th of February, and recuperated rather nicely, UNTIL...my ear started to hurt. I attempted to return to work, and I was in agony at work, because I could not take the painkillers at work. Tuesday, I had a meltdown and left work at lunch time. I could not take it anymore. My ENT surgeon advised me to stay home till the ear pain clears up.
My concern has been two-fold. One, I am taking painkillers that are narcotics, and addictive. I have less than two months of sobriety in AA. I stay in touch with my sponsor, and I am attempting to attend as many AA meetings as I can, given my inability to drive when I take the painkillers.
My other concern is my fear of backlash at work for my attendance. I had several absences in the Fall, due to a combination of sinus infections and body aches that I am seeing a rheumatologist for. I did give the principal a note from my doctor concerning my health issues, prior to my surgery. I also have a note from the surgeon for this week's absences.
I am going to head back to bed right now. I am pooped.
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: Sticking Close to AA
I would take the hammer to the head myself these days. I am on the narcotics for the earache. I can take most pain, except the earache.
I appreciate your sympathy. I know that once the sinuses stop swelling, I will be okay. Till then, the ears fill up and the shooting pain is awful.
Hang in there.
Trish
I appreciate your sympathy. I know that once the sinuses stop swelling, I will be okay. Till then, the ears fill up and the shooting pain is awful.
Hang in there.
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: Sticking Close to AA
Trish,
You have my sympathy. I am facing sinus surgery and am now experiencing intense migraines about every 2-3 days. I do not want to take narcotics to relieve the pain (which in all probability would work) so my choice is limited. I do not want to jeopardize my 8-1/2 months of sobriety. I am working closely with my docs and trying a few different things, including Nsaids - I think at this point, with as debilitating as my migraines are, I would risk an ulcer. I know, not good. My other un-scientific approach is to have someone hit me on the right side of my head with a hammer so that it balances out the pain on the left side. Whatcha think? Thinking about you.
Kathy
You have my sympathy. I am facing sinus surgery and am now experiencing intense migraines about every 2-3 days. I do not want to take narcotics to relieve the pain (which in all probability would work) so my choice is limited. I do not want to jeopardize my 8-1/2 months of sobriety. I am working closely with my docs and trying a few different things, including Nsaids - I think at this point, with as debilitating as my migraines are, I would risk an ulcer. I know, not good. My other un-scientific approach is to have someone hit me on the right side of my head with a hammer so that it balances out the pain on the left side. Whatcha think? Thinking about you.
Kathy
Topic: RE: It Works if You Work It!!! Really!!!
I truly believe in a Higher Power. I know that I have finally found mine. I am 5 years out from surgery and 8-1/2 months sober. I feel fantastic. I work my program hard, harder than I should but I've always been an overachiever and perfectionist. Right now, I'm reading a book about Co-Dependency - How to stop controlling others and living your life. Very insightful. I never realized that I tended to "rescue" people from situations by totally taking over their problems. Wow, its amazing what we learn when we open our mind and its not clouded by alcohol. Kathy
Topic: Grateful Post..
Today I am grateful..
For the life that I have lived..
For the lives that I have touched..
For the people that have made me smile..
For my nephews and nieces, who I am going home to see this weekend, I love them..
For things that make you think..
Ramon Lopez
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Topic: RE: Another alcohol post...
I know exactly what you mean I don't have a real problem with food after my lap RNy surgery. I do have a problem with alcohol. I just had the surgery on Oct 6, 2008 so I am 5 months post op. I have not lost any weight in a month. I started out weighing 272lbs. Now I'm 200 even my height is 5ft. 6in. I'm scared that I already messed up my surgery with the alcohol. I am gonna leave the alcohol alone for good because I still have 70lbs to lose. Do you think I can lose the rest of the weight if I start making better choices? I drinked two nights ago @ home passed out and had a weight gain of four lbs. The mix drinks that I have been drinking is royal crown & coke. What cause such a weight gain of four pounds over night? Ocassionally I may down a beer here & there. I need help please. Oh and my stomach was swollen after indulging in the alcohol and I notice my buttocks and legs didn't feel firm like before I started this nonsense. Now I feel hard and heavy. Please help me with answers to my questions.
Thanks ;
~Loretta
Thanks ;
~Loretta
Topic: RE: Advice please
I don't know the cir****tances you are dealing with, so I will share my experience.
1. My younger son came home from college addicted to heroin. I told him flat out that I would get him treatment, but he could not use while living in my home. I spent months getting him outpatient treatment, as well as inpatient treatment. When he got arrested for possession months later, I kicked him out.
2. One possibility that has worked for some families is a family meeting with a family therapist, with the addicted family member.
3. An ultimatum is usually what is necessary. If the person does not get treatment, then show them the door.
Addiction is not pretty, but it is something that can be dealt with. There are treatment facilities that offer both inpatient and outpatient programs. There are 12 Step programs for maintaining recovery once it is achieved. If a person has an underlying issue, a therapist will not even address it until the person is no longer actively using the drugs or alcohol. So, a person MUST get treatment first.
For family members there is Al-Anon and Nar-Anon, which offers support and encouragement to the loved ones of alcoholics and addicts.
If you would like to PM me, I can speak more specifically.
Trish
1. My younger son came home from college addicted to heroin. I told him flat out that I would get him treatment, but he could not use while living in my home. I spent months getting him outpatient treatment, as well as inpatient treatment. When he got arrested for possession months later, I kicked him out.
2. One possibility that has worked for some families is a family meeting with a family therapist, with the addicted family member.
3. An ultimatum is usually what is necessary. If the person does not get treatment, then show them the door.
Addiction is not pretty, but it is something that can be dealt with. There are treatment facilities that offer both inpatient and outpatient programs. There are 12 Step programs for maintaining recovery once it is achieved. If a person has an underlying issue, a therapist will not even address it until the person is no longer actively using the drugs or alcohol. So, a person MUST get treatment first.
For family members there is Al-Anon and Nar-Anon, which offers support and encouragement to the loved ones of alcoholics and addicts.
If you would like to PM me, I can speak more specifically.
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: Advice please
If you have a family member with an addiction problem that is affecting the entire family, as well as themselves, and their job..etc
How do you get them to get help? When rational conversation hasn't worked. Do you have to wait until they are ready? Do you have to watch them hit rock bottom (and take the family with them..again)? Do you give them an ultimatum? And if so, how? Without causing resentment or having the opposite of intended effects?
If the drug problem relates to underlying issues (don't they all?) with things like depression...is the depression the key?
What can spur some action? Help me please, its getting impossible to deal with, or work around or make excuses for. I can't take it anymore - it needs to stop.
Topic: Grateful Post..
Today I am grateful..
For new beginnings..
That I know I am going to be okay..
For things on the horizion..
That my job believes in me..
For tears.. They can be so soothing..
For new beginnings..
That I know I am going to be okay..
For things on the horizion..
That my job believes in me..
For tears.. They can be so soothing..
Ramon Lopez
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
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