Recovery And School Work

[skinny_minnie_wannabe 30]

I was scheduled for surgery for December 17th which was the beginning of my Christmas break. Unfortunately, I had to change dr's and there has been a delay. I'm currently waiting for my pre-auth and the surgeon does not schedule until auth has come through. I may have to take a few days off from school now. They said I will be in the hospital for two days which isn't bad but I'm concerned with my ability to recover and handle homework at the same time. I go to school online which is helpful but I'm still concerned. Did anyone else go through this?

[southernsoul 773]

Yep, I did. I scheduled my surgery on a 5 day break between my 1st & 2nd summer classes. Most of my classes are in person, but that 2nd summer class was online, so I knew I could work it out. My teacher was aware of the surgery & told me if I needed an extra couple of days before starting it would be OK, but I didn't need it. The first week is usually pretty light anyway. I knew that as long as I could sit up & type out what I needed to, then I would be just fine. By the 2nd week, I was back up to speed. Good luck to you!

[skinny_minnie_wannabe 30]

I think that I am going through the peak of pre-surgery anxiety. I'm concerned about everything. I'm worried that the insurance won't cover it, that I will fall behind in school, you name it, I've thought about it. I just need to breath!

[southernsoul 773]

Haha, I know exactly what you mean. Take a deep breath (or a few!) and trust that everything will work itself out.

[skinny_minnie_wannabe 30]

Thank you for the pep talk

[_imgood_ 63]

I'm in the same boat, I was given extra time just had to show my paperwork from my doctor.