Operation needed

Mozalini · Post by **Mozalini** » 30 Aug 2020, 13:18

Operation needed
Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:31 pm

Hi all, don't know if any of you can help. I've had a bad back diagnosed as herniated disk and it needs operating on.
Problem is, with everything going on, I don't know when the op will be. I know I can have 6 months full pay / 6 months half pay. I've had 3 months already. The op could be any time, nobody knows. I've spoken to OH and they've agreed I can't return til after the op.
What do I do? I can't return and go against OH and how I actually feel at the moment, but at the same time, the sick pay will run out soon.
I don't want to think about ihr as I may be fine after the op. Seems I'm in limbo

Bahia Feliz · Post by **Bahia Feliz** » 30 Aug 2020, 15:48

Chap at my place took mutually agreed ihr as he was and still is waiting for an operation for over a year.

Post by **greengiant** » 30 Aug 2020, 15:49

Perhaps look into see what benefits you may be entitled to, to give you help with mortgage / rent etc if / when you drop down to half pay?
Perhaps phone the hospital / GP, and asked to be put on the "cancellation list"? That way if someone cancels getting their op, you may get offered one quicker?

I'm in a similar position, and may be needing surgery as well soon. Good luck!

k979aaa · Post by **k979aaa** » 30 Aug 2020, 15:59

Well I am very sorry for your predicament you are in limbo can you do other work ie office work you could ask if they could accommodate this as it is reasonable given your condition but all the best.

Mozalini · Post by **Mozalini** » 30 Aug 2020, 19:20

As I understand, you can return to work on light duties for a month and then expected to go back to full time duties.

k979aaa · Post by **k979aaa** » 30 Aug 2020, 20:16

Mozalini wrote:As I understand, you can return to work on light duties for a month and then expected to go back to full time duties.

Well if they want you back they need to be more flexible on this.

Jennyrenny740 · Post by **Jennyrenny740** » 31 Aug 2020, 18:07

Ive also just been put on the list for a fusion for a c5/6 herniation. Ive been back to work but ive got some nerve damage in my arms now so i think im just gonna stay off. My surgeon said all i could do is office work but thats not really an option at rm. Got occupational health phoning me wednesday and im a bit nervous.

Post by **greengiant** » 31 Aug 2020, 23:53

Jennyrenny740 wrote:Ive also just been put on the list for a fusion for a c5/6 herniation. Ive been back to work but ive got some nerve damage in my arms now so i think im just gonna stay off. My surgeon said all i could do is office work but thats not really an option at rm. Got occupational health phoning me wednesday and im a bit nervous.

Same here, except I'm also experience leg weakness. (On crutches at the moment) Not sure if I'll get fusion for herniated discs at C5/C6 level. Currently I'm also getting tested for MS.

I am pretty worried I'll end up with ill health retirement.

Mozalini · Post by **Mozalini** » 01 Sep 2020, 16:55

Green giant, if you don't mind me asking, how tall are you? I'm 6'6 and I've been doing this job for 33 years so I think it's knackered my back.
Don't worry too much about OH either, the lady I spoke to was really nice, she even rang on the Sunday afternoon as she didn't want to wake me early on the Monday.
I'm worried too about ihr, but you never know, we could make full recoveries after our op's... Whenever they may be

onearmedbandit · Post by **onearmedbandit** » 02 Sep 2020, 17:17

Had c5/6, c6/7 done October last year. Walked out of the hospital the following day and had 6 weeks on sick leave .
Still have only partial feeling in arm and hand but pain in neck and arm almost nil.
Try not to worry about the operation it was a life changer for me.

Post by **greengiant** » 02 Sep 2020, 18:08

Mozalini wrote:Green giant, if you don't mind me asking, how tall are you? I'm 6'6 and I've been doing this job for 33 years so I think it's knackered my back.
Don't worry too much about OH either, the lady I spoke to was really nice, she even rang on the Sunday afternoon as she didn't want to wake me early on the Monday.
I'm worried too about ihr, but you never know, we could make full recoveries after our op's... Whenever they may be

I'm only 6'2", and been in the job for less than 7 years...

Hopefully I'll know more once i see orthopaedic consultant next week.

Jennyrenny740 · Post by **Jennyrenny740** » 03 Sep 2020, 10:41

It must be those mail bags, they are an awful design and you shouldn't be weighted to one side like they are. How old is everyone thats experiencing these problems? Im 27 this year and am feeling like a worn out donkey already. Im only 5ft2

Worn Out Donkey · Post by **Worn Out Donkey** » 05 Sep 2020, 00:24

Jennyrenny740 wrote:It must be those mail bags, they are an awful design and you shouldn't be weighted to one side like they are. How old is everyone thats experiencing these problems? Im 27 this year and am feeling like a worn out donkey already. Im only 5ft2

I feel like a worn out donkey too.

clashcityrocker · Post by **clashcityrocker** » 05 Sep 2020, 19:00

Jennyrenny740 wrote:It must be those mail bags, they are an awful design and you shouldn't be weighted to one side like they are.

HCT
LWT
Why carry bags?

xPandabear1992x · Post by **xPandabear1992x** » 05 Sep 2020, 19:43

Mozalini wrote:Operation needed
Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:31 pm

Hi all, don't know if any of you can help. I've had a bad back diagnosed as herniated disk and it needs operating on.
Problem is, with everything going on, I don't know when the op will be. I know I can have 6 months full pay / 6 months half pay. I've had 3 months already. The op could be any time, nobody knows. I've spoken to OH and they've agreed I can't return til after the op.
What do I do? I can't return and go against OH and how I actually feel at the moment, but at the same time, the sick pay will run out soon.
I don't want to think about ihr as I may be fine after the op. Seems I'm in limbo

Perhaps get in touch with the Roland Hill Foundation?