A Question about working

[BonnieRobin]

Been on the forum 2 months now gathering info for by joyride (starting treatmnt in the fall) I was told to get my ducks in a row.
So far I only have one duck. Your all   very knowledgeable and have alot of info that you have shared with me. I know everyone is different as far as tx with the sides. What I need to know is can the majority of people work a 5 day work week?
Or is it 50-50?

[BonnieRobin]

how are you feeling?? SOunds like you are coping really well.  THanks for your input. I work 8:30 to 5 Mon-Fri and have a desk job. Not alot of pressure. My commute is 30 minutes each way so....I guess we shall see what we shall see...
I just want like evreryone else to be FREE of this dam thing after 25 years............... But it seems to me they have come a long with with trying to eradicate this virus..and every week I hear of another SVR. So thats music to my ears........Thanks for you reply.
Every night b4 I go to bed I say a pray for all of us.
Keep In Touch

Bonnie
Health!!!

[shastri20032003]

I took shot 14 yesterday. Last week my hgb was 9.2...am on EPO now and my anemia yesterday was 9.8.

I havent missed a day at work since I started tx. I worked 60 hours a week the first  8 weeks and after anemia set in have been working 45 hours a week from week 8 to week 14

I am also a single parent

I have a mentally stressful job in front of the computer all the time and costing prices....so I believe it is doable for some and not for some...you will need to roll the dice and see once you start tx

Understand you have your mom to take care of so you do need some  planning

If you can arrange before starting tx that you need to work only 35-40 hours a week it would be a good start....then you can monitor how tx affects you and can  adjust your working hours accordingly

Plan for the worst and hope for the best..there is always God above and you can always leave some things in His Hand which are not in your control
Regards

[BonnieRobin]

How are you?? Are you getting it done???

Answer to your question- my mom had minor stroke tw years ago she is okay just her balance is off. And...just came out of back surgery (laminectomy)
2 months ago. She can take care of herself for the most part . She cant cook..clean or shower thats where I come in.

I work a 40 hour week. (Desk job)-General Contractor.

Tell me how you are
Bonnie

[BonnieRobin]

Hi! How are you? BTW Im not panicking anymore.To anwser your queston Im a genotype 1A- Yucky I Know!! Yeah Im a 2/2/ doctor said to treat not to wait...........I hope your feeling okay!
Well another answer to your question my dad passed not along ago and my mom came to live with me after that ..as far as family goes she is all I have and I am all she has.
Weird living and taking care of your mother after 30 years of  living alone!!
But you have to to what you have to do.
Hope you have a good day!!!
Love Bonnie

[geterdone]

Duh... my brain works slower at times. How is your mothers health and are you working 40hrs. now?

jasper

[BonnieRobin]

By the way that story of the husband and wife is truly sad and very hard to believe. I have never heard of anything like that in my life. Its obvious she has serious issues. Very sad.........................What goes round comes around......

Bonnie

[friole]

Your last posts hits it for me.  If you can work do.  You will feel the same whether you are behind the desk or on the couch.  I was better when my mind was occupied.  I won't kid you - I did 56 weeks and only missed a couple of days but did not function at 100% - closer to 50% at times.  I have a desk job.  Don't worry about it now.  Just plan on working and see what happens.  You are probably stronger than you give yourself credit for.
frjiole

[BonnieRobin]

Thanks so much!! I appreciate the reply!! I know you know the position I am in by reading my posts. Thanks. I sure hope it works out the way you say.
Otherwise Im up the creek. Like I said I \m trying to get my ducks in a row.
I hope to god it works that way!! Have alot on my plate like all of you!!!!!!!!
I hope you feel ok!!!
Bonnie

[BonnieRobin]

Thank you all. Your the best!!!!
Enjoy your day!

[dandyeasy]

Bonnie,
I  cannot tell you from experience since I also start 26 weeks tx in the fall.
I can tell you I personally know three people who all went thru tx and never missed a day at work. One person had very minor side effects, one did labor work every single day with a moving company, one was a nurse and never missed a day at work but told me some days she felt crummy.

They ALL three are telling me I need to stop worrying myself day and night about the "what if" and just give the tx a go.
This is not prison. You always have the option of quitting tx. There isn't a gun to my head but of course I would only stop tx if it meant losing my mind or job.

[BonnieRobin]

Thats good to know and bery encouraging.
Thanks for the reply!
And Good Luck with your treatment!!
Im sure we will speak to each other again..............

Thaks for the info.
Bonnie

[motheroffour]

H never had a problem except the morning after his shot he would be more sleepy and wouldn't bounce out of bed like he usually does.  Never had trouble working, more exercise than since his twenties,  relandscpaed our backyard - in fact he feels that the undiagnosed Hep was causing him fatigue - he fells "better" on treatment -  more energy.  Sure he's urppy in the morning for a while, but so was I each time I was pregnant - you live with it.  He has the cough thing, which is annoying but not a huge deal. Hair, he's a guy at this age it's more like "what hair".  We know several people that have treated and all worked and never missed time, one is a builder/contractor so did physical labor.  His wife said he was cranky and tired, but that's about it.  Yes, get some ducks lined up in terms of understanding your vacation and sick policy and how the FMLA comes into play,  but know that in general you see more posts from the ones having problems than from the ones not simple because the ones having no problems are busy with their life and aren't asking for help or support.

[BonnieRobin]

Thanks so much....very helpful info. I appreciate the reply. Very helpful and I have more hope now.


Thanks sooooo much!!
Feel well!

[GrandmaA]

When you are on tx it's much better to just take things one day at a time. Do not project things out in the future. Live in the present. Now is all we have. Your own personal faith in the Lord will help you more than any family member or friend. I know a man who has hep. C stage 4 (waiting for a transplant) and his wife is mad at him for being sick. She won't help him at all. So much for "in sickness and health". Sometimes it's a blessing to be alone. I'm on my 36th week and have worked full time (desk job) and I live alone. I am 65 years old.  

[Marl37]

I was on PG interon the 1st 12 wks and worked 40 hrs a wk with an hr comm each way.  Developed anemia which made me lightheaded and feeling like I would pass out if I moved too much.  Switched to Consenus Infergen which is daily shot and could not make it from my car to my desk.

I'm lucky though, I work in IT and my boss agreed to let me work from home instead of my only other option of going on disability.

[Proactive]

Just stopped home for lunch.. simple, you plan for the worst and hope for the best.

[BonnieRobin]

Thanks I know exactly what you are saying. But without going over it again being the only one and being a caretaker you have to think twice and at least try to plan things as much as you can without losing my house. You know how it is. I am the only one I have and so there are a few " What ifs"

Hope you are both doing okay!!
Bonnie

[Htownwife]

I've never treated but my husband did for 48 weeks. He owns his own business which has both pros and cons....he could rest when needed, but the business depended on him working daily. At times he had to travel and give presentations and trainings.
I can't remember a day he didn't work, and he said work was what kept him going throughout treatment. Yes, there were days he wasn't full capacity, but he learned what he could do and shouldn't do on those days.
He had mild to severe side effects, but never had the need for rescue drugs.
He's actually at the doctors right now for his 4 week post treatment checkup.
Also, it's been gradual, but he's feeling better all the time.
Hope this helps!
Good luck with your treatment; I'm sure you'll be fine!!!!!

[BonnieRobin]

Thanks so much! That s great he's feelingso much better. I could imagine how he feels! Really good news!!

Thanks for the encouragement and knowing there is that light at the end of the tunnel.

WIshing him lots of good luck at his doc's appointment today!!!

[BonnieRobin]

Thanks..I know some people get thru and some people are flat on their backs. Just hard for me to let my mind rest now since " I am the only one" and have a house and mom to take care of. I know its a tough question to be answered. I dont know how you guys worked feeling so awful? And yet its good therapy if you can get to work..rather than lay in bed and dwell.

[dandyeasy]

There is one lady who takes her shot on Friday and plays 18 hole golf and goes skiing every w/e with her hubby. No side effects at all.

I think this site is for the people having problems. Those that have no side effects are out enjoying their lives and don't need our support.

[BonnieRobin]

good to hear! hope you are well. And thanks for the positive input!!!!

Bonnie

[geterdone]

Bonnie, you just may be one of the lucky ones and sail right through the tx with no sx who knows but I will say, you will be one of the most informed first timers to ever do tx. I will say for some like me it was a lot of adjustments on many fronts and this is from a guy who "use" to feel the absorption of an Advil and hated dentist.

jasper

[BonnieRobin]

How are you doing????????????????? Better I hope.