First full day back at the office.

[Lazlo]

Had my first full day at the office since the injury today. It was really nice to see the guys, and to work behind my old desk again (they'd already removed the keyboard tray for me, nice.) This also marks the first time I cathed in a public restroom, though it was kind of easier than most because it's a large single-person locked-door bathroom.

I'm very lucky that I have the opportunity to work from home, which I've been doing for several months now, but I really need to get in to the office frequently, both to work face-to-face with people, and to keep myself from going totally insane. I'm also lucky my wife is willing and able to drive me to work for now, it's a long haul.

I'm aiming for 2-3 days a week for the summer, by then hopefully I'll be starting to drive again then I can go in any day I like. That will be a big landmark!

[RehabRhino]

Well done. It gets easier. I hated working from home, it's important to claim bits of your old life back.

I needed the social interaction too.

[momo3]

Way to go Zero! Sounds like it was a great confidence booster.

[2jazzyjeff]

Congrats Zero.. glad things are working out for you. It's always great to read things like this and hopefully newer injuries will read and give them lots of hope. :)

[6string]

Hey, man very good news. I told ya it would getter better! Ya still gotta get out that axe and play. But for now....good stuff to hear.

[Sugarcube]

Great Zero! You sound happy, I am glad for you.

[lynnifer]

I agree on the face-to-face interaction. I'd go crazy at home. Congratulations Zero! (okay, feel funny saying congrats zero lol)

[Wise Young]

Hi, zero, would you mind if I moved your post to the Work, School, Money Forum? That forum needs more posts like yours and it would serve a nucleus for more discussions about the work environment. Wise.

[Lazlo]

Hi, zero, would you mind if I moved your post to the Work, School, Money Forum? That forum needs more posts like yours and it would serve a nucleus for more discussions about the work environment. Wise.

Yes, that is a more appropriate place for this thread. Thanks.

[McDuff]

Congrats Zero.

Definitely "work" your way back into the swing of things, you don't want to overdue it and wind up back in bed. Slllooow and easy wins the day.

I too can work from home, and still do partially. Have it worked out where I do the hours I can at work and do the rest from home. I go to work everyday, but start and end from home. I use my laptop in bed or recliner to stretchout while I work. On some baaad days, I work fully from home.

Ya definitely need to start driving, the world awaits.

Keep on truckin'

[Lazlo]

I too can work from home, and still do partially. Have it worked out where I do the hours I can at work and do the rest from home. I go to work everyday, but start and end from home. I use my laptop in bed or recliner to stretchout while I work. On some baaad days, I work fully from home.

Yeah, that's kind of how I'd like to see my situation develop. My job is pretty demanding in hours, but I don't see doing late nights in the office, too much time in the chair. Doing shorter days in the office (6-7 hours) then finishing up in the evening, I think will work best for me too.

[FasterNow]

Hey Zero, glad to hear you are back at work. I've been back over six months now and have had far fewer issues than I thought I would. My employer has been very good with accomadating me even though I have not asked for things to be changed. They moved things around in the mens room so I would have a sink inside the stall with the comode. This really helps with my cathing especially when I use a plastic urinal to drain into. I met with someone from Michigan Rehabilitation Services today and he was pretty impressed with what they had done for me. Good luck at work, let us know if you run into any issues.

[shelley]

Congratulations Zero!

[Shwetarose]

Thats rocking )...Zero u r Hero :D :applaud: