The power of work
April 30, 2009Your working life is an important part of managing your colitis. Not only is work important to earn money to pay for medical bills, and is important especially to keep your health insurance, but I believe work is actually necessary to healing properly. I’ve gone through several fluctuations of being in work and not being in work, and I have to say, the ability to work goes a long way in healing both physically and mentally.
Keep fighting,
~Dennis
I appreciate your advice. During my first surgery I was out all summer from work. When I returned it felt good even though I was often drained and depressed because I didn’t like having the ostomy bag. I felt as though I was moving beyond my physical issues. I recently had my take down surgery and moved up my appointment to meet with my doctor so that he will release me to go to work part time. After 3 weeks from the surgery still have some complications such as having to go to the bathroom a lot during the evenings but I want to get out of the house where I don’t ruminate about my illness.