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Hi everyone I’d just like to say how I’ve managed my second week on a fazed return to work after six months after my TP. Ideally wish I was at home but hey ho bills have to be paid. And as I’ve mentioned lots of times in posts I’m a gas Engineer and was off for roughly eleven months but managed to work up to three months before being operated on. And I won’t lie when I did my first day it felt like my boots were made of concrete and did struggle at first but now I’m gradually getting there hopefully. I’d gone from struggling to get up stairs to hill walking which is the reason I think that I’ve been able to go back. And what a journey this has been. From being at deaths door to the elation of having another chance of life so to everyone who’s suffering with this dreadful disease there’s light at the end of tunnel so stay strong. I feel bad writing how great I feel sometimes on here but do know what we all go through and the daily struggles we have. I do send my love to everyone one of you and wish you all well. Paul

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Isabelle2

That’s great. Fantastic news! I certainly get more tired than before but I now just make allowances for that. Anyway the opportunity of a second chance of life means that we must make the most of it and use our time responsibly. It’ll be good to get a bit of money coming in.

Please don’t remind me of the struggle to get up the stairs. I was in bed,, wired up to this and that for 3 weeks post op and had to learn how to walk again. In my head I thought I was fine, I think I imagined I had been walking already so when they suggested I try to get out of bed I was amazed to find myself incapable.

Keep well

Isabelle xx

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unique4 in reply toIsabelle2

thats brilliant news! wishing you the best and just take it easy x

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Thehermit

Congratulations. Wow, what a journey. Congrats and well done you, and please don't, ever feel guilty at posting how well you are doing, and how good you feel. You offer hope and inspiration to others on similar journeys. Onwards and upwards! Xxx

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Snorkers65

Don’t worry about sharing positives, I for one relish success stories. Good luck with the job :-)

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ThreeSmiles

Heyyyy Paul!

Coolio!! Great to hear. I think it’s wonderful that you’re able to work again. Are you still being gently eased back in?

Hope you continue to make good progress.

Without trying to sound condescending- well done ! 👍👍👍

Miles

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Maxey666

Hi Paul

That's great news on getting back to work. I really like reading a post like this, offering plenty of positives. It's what I love most about this forum. For me it's a tonic. I would consider myself a glass half full person but of late have really been struggling and feeling completely washed out. Reading how great you now feel is great positive encouragement for me as I'm yearning for that feeling.

Apologies for waffling on.

Good luck with everything. Stay fit and strong.

Max.

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kyia

Thanks for giving us all inspiration - glad you've been able to get back to work!

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Laura009

Brilliant, well done xx

Thank you for sharing such a positive story. We wish you well in your return to work.

Trust1

That's great news. You are an inspiration. Take care. Lynne

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1football

Well done Paul !!!

It does take it out of you trying to work, I had a phased back over 6 weeks and then managed my first 40 hour week although shattered I was over the moon, now I do full weeks but do get more tired than others but hey what a small price to pay.

Please never feel guilty for spreading good news stories like yours are inspiring

Huw

Thanks for sharing your great achievement! Go gently!

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Popel

Thank you for all the kind words everyone. although I arrived on this forum after my TP its been so reassuring and comforting reading so many great posts from you all. sharing your experiences good and bad. And even upsetting at times reading people’s stories who’ve been or are going through the mill even more than I was. Stay strong stay positive and don’t get disheartened.love you all and thanks again.paul.

All the very best Popel ! Let us know if you decide to Rock Climb next.....🤣🤣joking....... Now go and enjoy life and be happy.

Love Trish x

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