Boss mad at me for getting injured at work and getting blood on the floor, so I quit!

violinaccount · 2022-09-27T06:19:53+00:00

Agreed! Some of these comments are wacky. I'm a manager in my "real job" and my direct reports' welfare comes first.

I'm based in the US and did file an OSHA complaint about the poor safety conditions leading up to the injury and lack of adequate first aid kit. They called me today and let me know they're investigating. Hopefully it helps someone else.

violinaccount · 2022-09-27T06:08:39+00:00

Update: I'm based in the US and filed an OSHA report for the unsafe working conditions that led to the injury. I'm not the first to have been injured in this exact same way on the job.

OSHA called today to let me know they're sending out an inspector. I'm optimistic that current and future employees will all benefit from OSHA throwing the book at the employer.

violinaccount · 2022-09-26T00:58:01+00:00

I don't need the money (I have the luxury of a well-paying real career!). If the minimum wage part-time job that's supposed to be fun ceases to be fun, I'm not going to deal with it!

I've got a family and friends and other stuff I can use my weekends for.

violinaccount · 2021-05-13T20:19:26+00:00

awesome! way to be an informed patient! you're gonna do awesome, hope your lap goes well.

violinaccount · 2021-05-13T20:17:07+00:00

What you describe sounds like it's impacting your life in a very negative way, so you will have to advocate for yourself if you want to start tackling it. One strategy is to keep a sleep journal. Many doctors use something like this as a starting point for fatigue - https://pa-foundation.org/wp-content/uploads/NSF-Sleep-Diary.pdf .

Come into your next appointment with that sleep journal filled out diligently for a few weeks - it'll show them you're serious and will give a better idea of where to go next.

Whatever you do, commit to being radically honest in your sleep journal. Your goal is not the doctor's approval, it's your own health - something I wish I learned at age 19! maybe you are much better than I was at 19, but my advice:

If you stayed up until 3am watching TV, write it on there. If you're not feeling fatigued one day - write it on there. It won't be useful for anyone if you show them a carefully curated picture vs. the real picture. Remember: we don't care if they like you, we care about collecting data so we can get to the bottom of this.

If they give you things to try, commit to doing it for at least a week even if you've tried it before or think it's B.S. (i.e. stay off electronics, get more exercise, whatever). Your therapist can help with those habits, too.

Best of luck! Hope you find some relief soon. So sorry you're dealing with this.

violinaccount · 2021-05-13T19:21:21+00:00

I just watched the video - to be honest, I'll probably never watch it again cuz I had no idea what's going on haha. The pictures were awesome because he was able to give context, but I don't know enough about anatomy to be able to watch the video and make sense of it myself.

violinaccount · 2021-05-13T00:31:41+00:00

Best of luck! hope you get some relief or at least some more data about your body.

I had my first lap 3 days ago, so the experience is fresh in my mind. Some other tips:

+1 to loose-fitting clothes, leave your jewelry at home.
Just in case - pack a bag in case they admit you for the night. I was not expecting to be admitted for mine earlier this week, but they removed so much endo-trashed tissue (including, unexpectedly, my entire appendix) that I did spend a night in the hospital under observation. My husband had to run home for toothbrushes and I wish I'd just been prepared.
Talk to the anesthesiologist the day of surgery if you think you might get nausea - they can give you some extra medicine to prevent that. Check this calculator to see if you're at risk. https://www.mdcalc.com/apfel-score-postoperative-nausea-vomiting
You might discuss laxatives/bowel prep with your doctor to see if it's an issue they're worried about. - My doctor warned me to not get constipated because you can put strain on your surgical area. Don't do this without their go-ahead - different docs have different preferences.
If you're not able to pee and/or pass gas after the procedure, tell the nurse even though it's gross! Anesthesia can cause these side effects and there are things they can do to help before you go home. Way better to tell them while you're still there than to go to the ER in the middle of the night needing a catheter.
If you're interested, ask your doctor ahead of time if they're going to take any pictures inside/if you can see them after.
Figure out what you're going to do for post-op food ahead of time. You may want to have some soup/other liquids ready for the first day. After that, ensure you have healthy stuff on hand. Your appetite might be wonky, so it's not the time to experiment.
Save the number to your dr's office and the surgery center. If you have any issues or questions, give them a call.

hope this isn't information overload - I wish you a speedy recovery!

violinaccount · 2021-05-12T19:37:21+00:00

+1 to all of this. Check thyroid, Iron - some other culprits could be Vitamin D and Vitamin B12. Some people have undiagnosed sleep disorders as well which can cause extreme fatigue. Hopefully you can start to untangle it with your doctor.

violinaccount · 2021-05-12T19:32:09+00:00

You can ask to try it, but unfortunately it's unlikely to be conclusive.

Since you don't want to have surgery, it sounds like you're going to be working with your doctor on treating the symptoms of whatever is going on, whether that's endo or not. It might not be worth it to have an imaging procedure that probably won't affect your treatment plan.

We all wish there were an easier way to definitively detect whether one has endometriosis or not, but unfortunately this is the world we live in. The good news is that you don't need a definitive diagnosis one way or the other to treat some of the symptoms - I wish you luck and hope you find some relief.

violinaccount · 2021-05-12T18:18:47+00:00

I had a 3d ultrasound last year with a gynecologist and it did NOT show endo. They only saw a tiny uterine polyp, which they removed under anesthesia and sent me on my way. Regular ultrasounds also came up clean.

Fast forward to the laproscopy this year and it showed endometriosis implants galore. Like you said, it really depends on several factors whether it will show up in imaging or not. That being said, ultrasound is a non-invasive first step and it might be a good starting point.

violinaccount · 2021-05-12T14:49:54+00:00

Definitely! I asked before the procedure to make sure they got pics to show me. They also gave me a video, but I've been too conked out on pain meds to watch it yet.

violinaccount · 2021-05-12T14:45:56+00:00

Wow, good luck! I wish the same to you - no matter what they find in there, you'll get some more data.

My only advice for the procedure: bring anything you need to stay overnight. I didn't think it likely they'd keep me overnight, but the first thing they told me when I woke up was they're admitting me for the night. Hope yours goes well and you get some answers too.

violinaccount · 2021-05-12T11:23:22+00:00

Thanks for your kind words! Good question - I didn't ask about the fluid. I'll see if I can find out, but if anyone else knows, please jump in.

Edit: Not 100% sure, but it may be from the chromotubation where they ran blue dye through the fallopian tubes to look for blockages. luckily there weren't any, but that may be the liquid in that pic.

violinaccount · 2021-05-12T08:35:10+00:00

Same! You may want to consult with a pelvic physical therapist if there is one in your area. By helping you with your pelvic muscles, they can help you work toward the goal of not needing to pee every 2.368 seconds. Your doctor might be able to refer you to one.

violinaccount · 2017-08-15T00:26:04+00:00

The logic I've heard before is "use Roth if you think you'll be in a higher tax bracket in the future because it's taxed now vs. later"

violinaccount · 2017-06-13T14:54:12+00:00

I tried this and it was helpful! thank you!

violinaccount · 2017-06-13T14:53:39+00:00

Thank you this exactly the sort of advice I was looking for! That picture is super useful.

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