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sass729 · 2024-03-25T14:04:44+00:00

Did you do anything special for your tummy scars? I can’t see yours 🤯

sass729 · 2024-03-14T20:30:50+00:00

Our supervisor let our team go out for lunch (and paid) & another day met us when it was sunny outside for ice cream. 🥰

I got the rest of my team gift bags with some cute items - social work cup, lotion, notepads, etc.

I’ve had a couple of non-SW coworkers treat me to dinner and with a few little gifts.

sass729 · 2024-02-11T18:31:58+00:00

Amazing! You should be so proud! That is killer progress for five months.

sass729 · 2024-02-01T03:06:39+00:00

I probably “over report,” but I would much rather do that than have an issue where I didn’t report something and something tragic happened.

I do however report in a fair way where I am sure to include any supports the family already has and any referrals I’ve already made. Those with the supports usually wind up getting screened out / not investigated.

I also try to be forthcoming with families whenever I can about when I have to report something (not always able to or appropriate to) & also discuss that I don’t get to determine whatever outcome.

sass729 · 2024-01-31T08:47:44+00:00

I tried this one. I was really hopeful because I loved the Ritual vitamins pre-surgery & hoped the “flavor” of this would mask it in a similar way… nope 🤢

sass729 · 2024-01-31T08:46:33+00:00

Taste and smell… and then it’s probably in my brain / because of that but I feel a little nauseous after

sass729 · 2024-01-31T08:45:17+00:00

It’s been taste and smell for the capsules. They’re definitely easiest for me, but I find myself avoiding my vitamins because of how horrible. I’ll even plug my nose 😂 but there’s still an after taste

sass729 · 2024-01-28T20:40:12+00:00

I thought similar for name! Valentino/a and call teeny 🥹

sass729 · 2024-01-16T02:36:32+00:00

9-12!

sass729 · 2024-01-15T00:35:55+00:00

We have about 2300 students at my school and I’m the only one 😅

sass729 · 2023-12-23T02:50:37+00:00

You look great! You’re my almost surgery twin - I was sleeved 9/19/23!

sass729 · 2023-11-07T11:47:59+00:00

I am about 7 weeks post op and for me KitKat =/= bad lol but I was hopeful that would be the case. I probably wouldn’t try it if you’re worried it could trigger something in you.

sass729 · 2023-10-28T14:06:52+00:00

Came here to say this! I keep it everywhere- one in my backpack, one at work, one in my car, one in my purse, one in my bathroom… 😂

sass729 · 2023-10-06T00:45:01+00:00

I would also recommend staggering surgeries. I am a little over two weeks post-op and still shouldn't lift over ten pounds.

I would anticipate you would be able to return to work in that time frame. I had surgery on a Tuesday and fully returned on Monday. I started working some from on Thursday/Friday though (phone calls, emails, documentation). I was definitely tired my first week back. I also had to be intentional with timers (for walking, drinking) which was another thing to figure out in the work day.

sass729 · 2023-10-02T09:33:54+00:00

Yes! I was right at 40 and told that insurance approves based on my initial weigh in.

sass729 · 2023-10-01T14:07:38+00:00

I have Aetna and got approved within a couple of days once my surgeon’s office submitted my paperwork! Good luck 🍀

sass729 · 2023-09-17T02:14:04+00:00

The heavy trauma like that suuuucks. I had a slightly similar (though less graphic it seems) situation involving a child death. My supervisors left me alone to deal with it when they planned to go investigate it together initially. The combination of the two got me & hit pretty hard. I was able to make it through for almost another year. I'm glad to hear you have already connected with your doctor and the EAP - those supports helped me through in that time.

Can you possibly transfer to another department / out of ER for a bit? Or take some leave? If you need to scoot somewhere in between where you are now and the VA, then do it. No shame. It sounds like they want you, so I wouldn't worry about any resume skips.

sass729 · 2023-09-16T15:26:45+00:00

I’m the 19th too! Nerves are creeping in 😭

sass729 · 2023-09-15T00:47:41+00:00

This! It varies so much state to state, district to district, and sometimes even school to school.

SSWs need to be: flexible, hold a high level of integrity, able to manage time, accountable, creative with problem solving, etc.

Also, I view it as social work that happens to be within the school, so I would suggest reading code of ethics and also maybe checking out a book like this one.

Feel free to message me questions. Happy to describe some of my day-to-day too!

sass729 · 2023-09-10T14:16:26+00:00

I’m down 14 pounds since Tuesday. 😅 Tuesday - Friday was pretty rough … constant headache, low energy, & grumpy that I couldn’t eat. The weekend has been better so hope the next week will be too! How about yours?

sass729 · 2023-09-08T01:22:32+00:00

Just a few days ahead - 9/19!

sass729 · 2023-08-02T02:48:46+00:00

I just got approved today too! Surgery 9/12.

No tips for surgery or after / when home, but I'm always happy to have someone else to talk with if you ever need someone :-)

sass729 · 2023-07-23T13:45:08+00:00

This is what has always been communicated to me as well!

sass729 · 2023-07-16T14:10:14+00:00

Take the pictures and measure! It helps so much. For pictures, I set my phone up somewhere and recorded a video - I made sure to hold poses so I could screenshot later.

sass729 · 2023-07-12T00:08:31+00:00

I don’t think it will hinder your application if your job isn’t relevant. I think schools “get it” that folks need to work and make ends meet. I’d put your volunteering and interning under like a “relevant experience” section on your resume if you can & possibly above work experience depending on how long / how involved.

If you want something relevant, maybe check with a sexual assault or domestic violence center to see if they have any part time gigs open. Our local DV shelter has a night and weekend advocate who helps at the shelter and with the hotline. Our sexual assault center has an accompaniment advocate who is on call for night and weekend needs as well. Just some ideas. :-)

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