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Work and taking leave for reconstruction
After nearly 18mths since my bilateral mastectomy, failed reconstruction and, rounds of fat grafting, I was finally given the exciting news that the skin has healed and is ready for an expander to be ...
This is all part of breast cancer treatment. Are there alternative work options for you to work at a lesser capacity?
For most people awaiting treatment the surgery lead time is only a few weeks. It is your managers issue to backfill your position. I get your loyalty but in reality another colleague wouldn't batter an eyelid if a surgery date came up. Knee reconstructive surgery is elective too! This is part of your recovery and making your body whole again.
People can be judgy about reconstruction, but it's such an important part of treatment it IS covered by medicare. Remember that.
I hope all goes well for you.
For most people awaiting treatment the surgery lead time is only a few weeks. It is your managers issue to backfill your position. I get your loyalty but in reality another colleague wouldn't batter an eyelid if a surgery date came up. Knee reconstructive surgery is elective too! This is part of your recovery and making your body whole again.
People can be judgy about reconstruction, but it's such an important part of treatment it IS covered by medicare. Remember that.
I hope all goes well for you.