pocket duties please

nearlybionic
nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
edited 12. Jan 2014, 13:57 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi
sorry for the short notice, but I had thought I could get through this one on my own. But I am feeling quite sick with nerves for the the Functional Capability Assessment at work tomorrow. Not sure what they will ask me to do, but it is supposed to assess my ability to safely and competently carry out my expected duties at work. It was requested by Occ Health and will be carried out by a physio, and takes 3 hours!!
I am scared I will say or do something that will give them something to use against me and I will be redeployed if they decide I cannot do all my duties due to my advised restrictions and my other issues eg my back. I know I have to be honest and not to put myself at risk, but I need my job :roll:
I would be very grateful of anyone who is free to hold my hand in the morning x
NB
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  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'll be with you NB.
    I hope it goes as you want it to. Good luck.
    Thinking of you,
    Numpty
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry that you have to go through this NB.
    I will be wishing you well for tomorrow and sending positive vibes.
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Count me in, NB. Be strong.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'll,be there NB. Mig
  • dibdab
    dibdab Member Posts: 1,498
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'll be there too- hope you get the best possible result for you. Try to be calm.

    Deb x
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Count me in NB, good luck I am sure you will be fine............Marie xx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'll be there as well NB......don't try to do things on your own please. We are here to support you.....they way you do with us.
    OK!! :wink:

    Love
    Hileena
  • madwestie
    madwestie Member Posts: 383
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Nb I will be thinking o you and wishing you well
  • ritwren
    ritwren Member Posts: 928
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    NB I'll be there in your pocket as well. Sending good vibes and hoping it turns out the way you want it too. 3 hours is a long time, be sure you get a break if you need one.
    R
  • Megrose489
    Megrose489 Member Posts: 782
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope it goes well for you today. I'll be in your pocket, too.

    Meg x
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'll be with you in your pocket today as my hospital appt isn't till later this afternoon.
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,143
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Nearlybionic
    I will be there with you take care
    I hope it goes well.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello NB sorry Im late but I will be thinking about you and really do hope its goes well...you have tried so blinking hard to say in your job you deserve all the help they can give..xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry I,m late hope all went well


    xx
  • Boomer13
    Boomer13 Member Posts: 1,931
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm late too. Hope it went well and you are not too exhausted afterward.
    xxAnna
  • thistlegirl
    thistlegirl Member Posts: 229
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Another late arrival, I hope it went well today?

    Jenny
  • ritwren
    ritwren Member Posts: 928
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    How did you get on yesterday? Hope it all went well.
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Thank you all so much for all your support, it means a lot xx
    I had my assessment yesterday, with a lovely physio from Occ health. She was very thorough and knew her stuff. She looked at my x rays and said what I have been thinking for a while, that there is some discrepancy in position between my left and right hip prosthesis, causing some leg length discrepancy. This will not be helping my back problems!!
    I had a lot of questions to answer, then I had to do a few `mock` work based tasks to show the things I would have problems completing without adjustments. She was quite positive about how she could find safe ways round me doing these tasks, and she will have a report with my manager today outlining the required new equipment I will need. I asked for a copy to be emailed to me as I am on leave this week.
    So I will wait to get my email, and see what she says.
    I have my review at the hospital later this month to discuss the pain in my groin etc..
    Thanks again xx
    NB
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That sounds like a good assessment, NB.

    Re the leg length discrepancy - I always find a new hip or knee affects mine. Surgical shoes always have to be sorted post-op. Do mention it at your appt.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • ritwren
    ritwren Member Posts: 928
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good to hear it all went well and your Physio was very positive.
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi NB
    Glad to hear the appointment went well......makes such a difference when you get a "nice" physio/doc/consultant or whatever.
    It sounds very positive

    Love
    Hileena
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello NB..so glad she was nice it must make a big difference...hopefully they will be able to offer you help to continue with your job, it must be so worrying for you...good luck xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Sorry I have been a bit late in replying, but other `stuff` going on in the family. Not good, and I am always the one people come to to offload. I must put up a good front of `seeming` strong, unfortunately this is not the case at the moment. I am really finding it hard to cope emotionally with my own stuff, without theirs, but hey ho!!
    I got my work assessment report back, and it was very detailed. It is hard sometimes to read about your own health issues and limitations. It makes it look worse when you see it in black and white somehow . But she had put in some positives, and a recommendation regarding equipment I need. But she has suggested something that needs to be used in a way that Health & Safety will not agree for me to use it. So I am a bit at a loss to what the next step will be. I am waiting to hear form Health & Safety and Union about their advice etc.. Oh and my manager is leaving! Great, I will now have to tell my `story ` to another manager and hope she/he will be sympathetic and understanding.
    I have physio this week and my hospital appointment next week. Not feeling very positive at the moment. I need to find my `mojo`. If anyone sees it please send it back!! :roll:
    thanks again for your support xx
    NB
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi NB
    Sorry you are having a rough time.
    Yes I remember reading about my illness one time and feeling really depressed.
    It was nothing I didn't know and I was coping with it but to read it.....in black and white....mde me feel awful
    Isn't typical at this time that you would be getting a new manager :roll:
    Take care
    Love
    Hileena
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Thanks Hileena xx
    I hoper this week brings some positives. I need something to look forward to , and need to motivate myself to feel more positive!
    have a good day xx
    NB