Hi ho, it's back to work I go

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick update today to let you know that I decided to go back to work on Tuesday! Hooray!!!
I am still in a lot of pain but the more I stayed home, the more I would focus on how much pain I was in and feel sorry for myself! So on Monday, off to the doctor I went, who gave me the all clear to go back to work, although I must say it was a bit reluctant on his behalf! He wanted to write me a medical certificate for longer because he saw how much pain I was in and couldn't actually believe I was smiling through it all.
Going back to work has helped a lot, it has taken my mind off the pain, increased my appetite ( I have started becoming not so fond of the Fortisip drinks, so working helps me actually want to drink them) , and lastly its helping the shingles to actually go away!! Now we aren't going to get into details about this because its disgusting but they are clearing up and HOLY **** it hurts. Not to mention, looks sooooo gross. I am confident now that they should be gone by the 15th August (surgery date) Last week I wasn't so sure but there has been a lot of progress over the past 2 days. Downside is this is the worst pain I think I have ever been in and I don't know what to do with myself! Today and tomorrow are my rostered days off work so hopefully the pain has reduced before I have to go back again. In the meantime I think I am going to have to take some of those sweet codeine tablets I mentioned in my last post ;) I think I will have half the amount though because I find them rather strong on my little body at the moment.


Hope you are all doing well

Holly X