Just found out i cant return to work for another three months at least. I cant emphasise how much this SUCKS. Who doesnt love time off.. but its been so long. Im driving myself insane.
I had something called Cauda Equina Syndrome.. Which is when your disc prolapses against your spinal cord in the most dangerous place.. (they usually prolapse to the left or to the right which is much less dangerous).
They have told me that i cant return to work because it wouldnt be safe, because i had cauda equina and not a "normal" disc prolapse. While i do understand how serious this was.. most people that have this come off a hell of a lot worse than me. The worst of my problems is being lonely, bored and frustrated, but the picture they gave me before i had my operation was very different. People come out from the other side of cauda equina not being able to control their bladder or bowels at all.. or worse, completely paralysed. Where as i have come out perfect. Ive come out just like any other patient having "normal" surgery would do. I can still live my life normally.. I feel a million times better. The only symptoms i have seem to come at night and are not serious, this wouldnt affect my ability to work. I dont see why it has to be left so long when i could be ready in a matter of days. Its already been a month now, Id like to get back to normal please.
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