[snelsen]

#1182608

Shakira,
Read back through your posts, see HOW FAR YOU HAVE COME!! I am so happy for you, and it makes me smile to think how much you will be able to help others, reassure them, re job, surgery, HR, stress, and all the things that were so very worrisome to you. And rightly so! Now, you are on the other side of all of his. PLUS a NEW JOB. I am so very happy for you. New jobs come with a bit of stress and self-doubt as well, and I am sue you will do fine!

I really like work, I am not retired. But I actually miss it a lot! Fortunately, I still get invited to all the parties, and get all caught up on the rumors, drama and all which are a part of work.

The eyelid procedure really IS a piece of cake, with very little impact or issue, and great rewards. But you just don’t know…until you know!

Again, my best wishes an congratulations. Please stay on the forum!
Shirley

[shakira7]

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Shirley, thank you so much for such a thoughtful word of encouragement!!
This forum has been my key resource & support ever since I have been diagnosed with GD in 2012. Honestly, I don’t even know how I went through all this without losing my mind.

Yes, it was quite a challenge for me, especially because most average opthalmologists don’t seem to be able to detect the TED symptoms. I found my oculoplastic surgeon through one of the reputable TED surgeon whose name came up on this forum. I immediately contacted his clinic, and he was very generous to give me a referral of his friend (oculo-plastic surgeon) with whom he did the residency & who works a lot closer to where I live. His friend turned out to be very nice, approachable & the entire clinic staff were very helpful.

BTW, I bought them a box of chocolate last week, and I could see a big smile on their face!

In addition to my TED condition, was the toxic workplace where we would constantly get reprimanded, harassed for getting sick, having a medical condition, having to goto a doctor’s appointment & taking a sick day leave…even worse, getting pressured to work from home to someone who was about to go on a maternity leave.
I work in Canada and this is a well-established, well-known company in its sector…and this dpt treats their employees like some illegal immigrants working under the table.

In any case, it’s all going to be in the past very soon.

Yes, I am partially nervous about my new job – what type of coworkers & managers will I meet. However, I know the job itself will be must more stimulating than what I’ve been doing for the past 2 yrs. I will focus on the positive energy.

Shirley, that’s wonderful that you still get your invitation to your workplace parties!! Yes, it’s great to stay in the loop & hear about what’s going on work while you are not there.

Most of all, yes, of course, I will remain in this forum to encourage other fellow members going through the same health condition.

Thank you again, Shirley, for your kind wishes!!!

Shakira

[Kimberly]

#1182610

So glad to hear that you have your original “look” back – that’s the best success of all after battling TED! And congrats on the new job…that’s wonderful news!

[dmgc28]

#1182611

Hello would you be able to point me to your blog about the eyelid surgery and recovery. I’m soon to undergo it. Thank you.

[LKBallenger]

#1182612

Hi,
I would like to get your blog link regarding your upper eyelid retraction surgery.
I’m seriously considering doing it.
Thanks, Laura

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