I'm going back to work today.

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I'm very very nervous because I botched up the last time I went back to work. I've basically been off work for a year. I was able to go back from Mid-March until June, but I had my third surgery in July, so I've been off basically since the first of July. I botched up the last time because I got very insecure. While I was out the first time, my coworker took over my job and then didn't want to let go of any of it when I got back so I didn't feel I had anything to do. Very unnerving when you are working on a grant and in order to keep your job at the end of the grant you have to have been DOING something! Pray i don't let my nerves get to me this time. I'm excited to be going back, but just so scared I'm going to screw up again. I only work part-time now, too, so that adds another stress factor.

Thanks for your prayers! I know some of you will understand this apprehension. :)

Hugs!

Lorie

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Get in there and give it he!! chick. KNOCK EM OUT!!

seMPer fidelis

Dave

Good luck back at work! I'm sure you'll do fine. I was on the opposite side of the situation you described with your last time back. I covered for my boss who was out for over 6 months with cancer treatments. She wanted everything back within 10 minutes of walking through the door and seemed very resentful towards me like I was trying to steal her job. Actually, I couldn't wait to give her stuff back, but it was difficult to do at the rate she wanted (when I knew what had to be done immediately and she didn't). Anyhow...we both got over it pretty quick, and things went back to normal, but the transition can be a little tricky. Just take it easy and you'll be fine!

Hugs, Linda

Lorie - Don't feel insecure - I bet everyone will be so happy to see you back and getting better - I was anxious my first few times comeing back - I felt that I couldn't get "into the swing of it" - and that I was crying at my desk (not the most professional thing to do) - you know what? - My entire office just emotionally hugged me and told me to come and go as I feel comfortable with - don't push - just go gently at your own pace - people will surprise you and be very understanding - I still only come in a few days a week and for only a few hours - they are just happy to see me on the recovery road! I am sure your co-workers will feel the same way - so I say to you - GOOD LUCK - and keep your chin up and a smile on your beautiful face!
Karen

Hey gurl!!! You just get your inner confidence right now and always look at the person next to you and say in your head damn she may be a good worker but she never fought cancer and won!!!! Im always saying that to myself and it works like I look at angelina Jolie and say ok shes got the man of my dreams shes gorgeous but im better cause I beat cancer!!! I really do swear it works try it!!!! Good luck!!-Kandy gurl

hey, Lorie,
I hope you're having a totally marvellous return to work!
hugs
Pat

Hi Lorie,

Great news on going back to work. Just keep on being the same person you are here - courageous and kind - you'll do just fine. If you get a little nervous at work, remember your supportive team here :).

You go girl!!

Bette

Lorie,
By this time you have already gotten a few hours under your belt. I'll bet your co-workers are amazed at how great you look, and how much you can do!
Nothing has changed about you other than you have beaten cancer! That has not weakened you, but made you stronger! I'd like to say to the people you work out 'Watch Out! Hurricane Lorie is about to strike!!!!"

Good luck buddy! We are all there behind you - just like in the Verizon Wireless commercials!!

Erin

Erin lmao I just got a visual with the verizon commercials and im dying here!!!!A purpled haired cat a pug a blonde a brunette a cat with cazy hair a red head and its just to damn funny!!!!bb

Kandy and Lorie -
Wouldn't that be a sight?!??!? Maybe we should work it in to a commercial about lung cancer!

Erin

LOL, Erin and kandy! Y'all crack me up!

My day went really well. My boss had already planned out some projects for me to take over on, so it helped the transition a LOT better. I'm excited to have projects to work on and things to stay busy with. :)

Hugs to you all! THANK YOU!!!

Lorie

GLAD YOU HAD A GREAT DAY!! THE FIRST IS ALWAYS THE HARDEST. KEEP THAT CONFIDENCE UP.

delighted that you had a successful 1st day back. Keep your head held high and know the value of your own worth. Obviously your boss knows you and your talents very well. Success stories both medical and personal are what keep all of us motivated.
Continued best of luck to you.

Here's wishing you a wonderful return to work - all the best.
maria

Hi Lori
I did have some issues's about going back to work. It was as stressful as the type of work you did, but I had chemo brain and sometimes thru the course of the day there were things that I had to do that were very responsible to the public. If I didn't do it there could be serious problems or even death. So I had to always write things down that I was not sure that I would remember.

I always did the job and nothing bad ever happened. So if that is any help to you god bless you. Remember those who belive in the Lord, he will always guide you to the where you need to be.

Love,
Linda

im glad today went well. tomorrow will be even better, and a month from now, it will be as if you were never gone! 3 months from now...who knows what mountains you will be climbing!

you have been a major inspiration to so many of us here...kept us going when we didnt think we could. now its time to do the same in the working world!

go get em!

hugs,
deb

I'm so glad things went well for you the first day. I hope it goes even better from here. I start back on Monday and don't want to be the boss Linda described, but I don't want to be in your shoes from last time either. Do you mind if I borrow a few of your good vibes?

Carolyn

You most certainly can borrow some of my vibes, Carolyn!!! :D You will kick butt and take some names, girlfriend! :D Good luck!!!

Hugs!

Lorie

PS You guys are just AWESOME. :) You have absolutely made my day already and it's barely started! :D

I really want to do the verizon wireless commercial and pertain it to lung cancer awareness that would be priceless!!! Im so glad work went well for you !!I agree the first day is the toughest then it should all be pretty smooth.And your boss is giving u projects and stuff already wow!!! Thats great honey!! The boss is prob saying thank god shes back I was tired of doing all of this shit!!! lol Take care gurl! -Kandy

..yahh just gotta tough it out..

..you don't have an infectious disease, but , please it takes time to recover from any intervention, esp if, it has heavy metals in it, and or surgery..

..it's now Sept, and it took me from April to get back to wielding a spade, as i should, after chemo and surgery, and even now the stitching hurts after a hard day, and the new brush-cutting tool, the galaw doesn't help at all...

..take it easy, i don't mean cop out, but know when enough is enough, find something else to do, or take part of the day off and God forbid, do all that farm paper-work...

..lung cancer is God's way of making you fill in your account books ?.....

...mmmmmmmm...

So glad your first day back went well although I never doubted that it would not. You seem to have your shit together. Keep us posted!

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