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[Lynn1966]

Hi everyone, I’m pleased to say I’m going back to work on Thursday. I’m very much looking forward to it but also quite apprehensive. I went to the doctors yesterday and she was very happy with my progress and the changes Iv made like giving up smoking, eating healthy and lots of exercising. 😃😃 . Over the last few months you lovely people have given me such great support. You helped me get through some very tough days. Thank you to everyone of you 😃😃

[Loving-life]

Hi lynn1966 i want to wish you good luck and congratulations on your return to work. Put your worries away and be happy to return, your colleagues will be happy to see you. Take a cake and make it a celebration🎂🎂. Just remember to take it steady on the first day back, nobody is going to expect you to do much on the first day.

Happy days ahead. Enjoy

[Lynn1966 in reply to Loving-life]

Thank you loving -life, that’s a brilliant idea with the cake 🍰😃. I’m so happy to be going back to work. In all honesty I’m enjoying life so much more these days. Even walking exercising is an absolute pleasure. People have got so used to seeing me they actually started to great me with a good morning 😃😃life is good xx

[Loving-life in reply to Lynn1966]

Thats fantastic and also a positive story for people out there on the start of their journey thinking "what now" you are a good example of positive life living. Keep living and loving life 😁👍. Hugs

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

I am now into week 5 of my p/t job. It's not a phased return as I was p/t before. I popped into work before Christmas to drop in some Christmas cards and answer any queries anybody had. Are you on a phased return or working p/t?

[Lynn1966 in reply to MichaelJH]

Hi michaelJH, yes doctor and cardiologist wanted me to a phase back to work. I only do 22 hrs over 3 days.. I’m just hoping I remember how to do my job 😂😂.. Thank you loving-life. I can honestly say I appreciate getting another chance in life.. I’m even planning on taking up ice skating lessons with my granddaughter 😬😂😬😂.. when I first started this journey I can honestly say I thought my life was never going to be the same. Which it isn’t cause it’s actually better. I take notice off things more, the sun, rain , wind & wildlife . People who are starting this journey there is definitely light at the end of the tunnel 😃😃 and this group has been absolutely amazing xx

[Nathan53 in reply to Lynn1966]

Good luck for tomorrow Lynn and well done in getting to this stage. After the buzz of getting back to work and catching up with everyone be kind to yourself. You may get an element of 'brain fog' for a while try to see the humour in things and definitely a treat at the end of day whatever that might be.

[Lynn1966 in reply to Nathan53]

Nathan53 trust me one member off staff reminded me the day before I went into hospital saying how clumsy I was. I walked up to her and knocked a hot jug off milk out off her hands. I remember doing but for the life off me I don't know why 😬😬 . We did have a good laugh at my expense but it was a great day xx

[Sususulio]

Delighted for you - It’s lovely that you’re doing so well and have ‘you’ back, I’m sure everyone will be delighted to see you. Any journey has a few bumps along the road great news that you’ve navigated through and round them and sending you love and hugs for a happy successful day back - take care xxx

[Lynn1966 in reply to Sususulio]

Thank you SusieAG, I'm doing really well, I'm happier these days than I was before.. maybe it's because I appreciate life much more.. I hope you are doing well xx

[Sususulio in reply to Lynn1966]

So pleased for you - I am doing OK not back at work as I had a little wobble when I went to see Occupational Health and got myself upset 🤧 so they recommend no return at the moment and some additional counselling. I have a fairly demanding job and was working full time which I think needs to be looked at. I need to be in that better place but working on it.

Enjoy xx

[jimmyq]

Gret stuff! Good luck!

[TheBigHonree]

Lynn,

Well done on getting back to work.

I'm still in early days of recovery after my heart attack and operation and think I'm at least another month away from getting back to work.

Looking forward to returning though when I'm ready.

Just proper starting my return to fitness journey which I know is going to be hard but like yourself I will get there.

Enjoy your return.

[Lynn1966 in reply to TheBigHonree]

Hi TheBigHonree, your fitness will be hard but trust me you will get there... I never thought I'd be where I am today... I walk the minimum off 30 mins a day up to 1 1/2 hours a day . Just don't be too hard on yourself, only do what your comfortable doing and don't push yourself.. wishing you all the best xx

[DebbiB28]

I too am going back to work tomorrow! I'm lucky that my employer has agreed a phased return so am on 10 hours per week (more if I want) for 3 months, having been off since beginning of October. Nevertheless I am really apprehensive/anxious and yet want to be more 'normal' (whatever that is!) again. One day at a time I guess. Good luck!

[Lynn1966 in reply to DebbiB28]

Debbie I wish you all the best for tomorrow. Like you I’m apprehensive but also looking forward to it. The last part of this journey and all the parts of this jug saw will hopefully go into place. I look forward to hear how you get on tomorrow xx

[DebbiB28 in reply to Lynn1966]

Well the day came and went! Stayed for 4 hours which was quite tiring, but mentally rather than physically. In some ways it was like I'd never been away (17 weeks). Today is a 'snow day' (school closed) so nothing now until Monday! Hope your day went well?

[Lynn1966]

Thanks to everyone for all you lovely comments and wishing me all the best. I really appreciate it. You are such an amazing and supportive group. I’m so glad I have this group. You will never realise how much you have helped me. Knowing you are all there gives me such comfort. Xx

[isobelhannah18]

Good luck today. I bet your work colleagues will love having you back. You've motivated and cheered me with many of your posts so thanks and don't stop posting!

[Lynn1966 in reply to isobelhannah18]

Thank you isobellahannah18, it was great to get back to work.. The staff where brilliant and the amount off comments I had on how I look so well and how much fitter I look 😉😘😉😘 mainly men hahaha.. I hope you are doing well my lovely xx

[Chappychap]

Good luck for today, but wrap up warm!

[Lynn1966 in reply to Chappychap]

Thanks Chappychap, I did wrap up but not enough.. so I will be adding extra layers tomorrow xx

[Lynn1966]

Had a lovely day back at work. It was lovely to get back to feeling like myself again. Laughing and enjoying my job xx