SimplyFAB 83 Posted January 21, 2013 Hey guys! I'm a doctoral student that will be having her surgery on Thursday and have an assignment due Sunday. It consists of a lot of research. Will I be able to work from bed or will this task be impossible? I told my professors about my situation but didn't ask for extra time being that my surgery has already been switched once and they had already extended my time once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeBrownBaker 139 Posted January 21, 2013 I postponed my surgery until after I'd completed grad school...I didn't take any chances... with any surgery there is the risk of complications so I decided I'd wait... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misty_eyes 79 Posted January 21, 2013 Yikes! I feel your concern, I'm in grad school as well and the timing could not be worse. Spring '13 started on the 14th for me. I had my surgery on the 16th, got discharged on the 17th, and had a paper due 19th. It is manageable, just stay focused. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onelessfatgirl 103 Posted January 21, 2013 I just finished grad school in December. I can't imagine the recovery and grad school. Props to you! My surgery isn't until March so I can't answer your question. But, I wouldn't take any chances. Is there any way you could get the assignment done prior to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newgirltx 41 Posted January 21, 2013 I am in my surgical residency and took one week off. I have a lot of research to do and I was foggy for the first few days. sleep was my best friend. My memory was not the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimplyFAB 83 Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks, everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdr 247 Posted January 22, 2013 I am currently studying in a doctoral program. I stayed in Mexico for 5 days. I havent missed any assignments, i wasnt bedridden or in pain. I went back to work after the weekend. I got a A- in the course in November when i had the surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimplyFAB 83 Posted January 23, 2013 I am currently studying in a doctoral program. I stayed in Mexico for 5 days. I havent missed any assignments' date=' i wasnt bedridden or in pain. I went back to work after the weekend. I got a A- in the course in November when i had the surgery.[/quote'] Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites