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Sarah_51
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15 years ago

Getting back to normal!

Hi

Thought I would just let you all know that I went back to work this week and I don't have chemo brain! It all went really well. Did a pm shift 1430 - 2300 on Tues and Thursday and have one on Sunday too. My main worry was staying up later than my normal bedtime and I was flagging a bit around 2100 but made it. My colleagues were fantastic one made  a welcome back cake! I was also well looked after and did spend a large part of the shift hugging everyone that dropped into the ward and were surprised to see me back. The hair is getting lots of comments and it's getting quite curly especially when it's so hot and I am sweating just makes it go wild! I guess nursing is just one of those jobs where it's hard to forget what to do. We were quite busy both evenings but felt I was able to manage. So I am back on the bike and getting my life back to normal.

Hope you are all going as well as you can

Sarah x

2 Replies

  • TonyaM's avatar
    TonyaM
    Member
    15 years ago

    Congrats Sarah.It's good to get some normality back and prove to yourself that you can work again.I'm a nurse too and work part time.I must say the shift work can be hard sometimes- maybe age rather than chemo.I find I have to write myself little notes so as to remember stuff now.I think my hair is at the same stage as yours.Those pesky curls just spring back don't they.I think I'm going to end up with an affro soon.Well take care and good luck.

                                 Tonya xx

  • Samantha_Cunnin's avatar
    Samantha_Cunnin
    Member
    15 years ago

    well done on getting back to 'normal'..what a nice feeling to take control back over ur life again and not have every decision u make depend on ur circumstance..good luck continuing with the work/life balance and remember to rest if and when u need to..can't help those other patients if u don't look after urself first!!!

    Sam  :)