Re: Moving onwards

August 8, 2011

Am I to understand that you had hip replacement surgery two months ago and

you're still not able to get around very well? I sort of got stopped at that

point because I was back to work at 4-5 weeks and by two months was already

working out. I'm assuming that you're either in your twenties or thirties if

you plan on having a child. I have some serious opinions on this and I hope

I don't offend you with them. Having a child is a huge responsibility and if

you are unsure about how to support yourself now, I question how you would

also care for, pay for food, clothing, medical care, schooling etc for a

child right now. My first thought is to recommend that you work on a career

for yourself first. Starting your own business takes about 12-14 hour days

and lots of money. A good chunk of your income if you're self employed goes

to taxes. So remember that about 25-30% will need to be paid up front

quarterly to the government. The best career choices are ones that you truly

love what you're doing. There is a huge need for qualified medical staff now

and regardless of how many people are applying, you will need to promote

your unique gifts and talents no matter which job you are applying for.

There are career counselors out there, and if you're just beginning to look

for work, you might want to start with a temp agency. Temp agencies can

supply you with classes to learn computer programs as well as it's an

opportunity to find out what sort of work you really like. If you're new to

the work force I think this might be a good option for you. I work as a

Project Admin for a large commercial construction company and have no

problems with my hip since I've returned to work. Have you been going

through Physical Therapy? This is the most important thing you can do for

your healing. I'm sure there is alot of information missing here, so again I

apologize for my sometimes too honest response. My first concern is for your

healthy recovery and there should be no reason for you not to work if you're

going through PT and getting strong. Be patient, work hard at it, and take

the necessary steps and you'll succeed.

On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 11:30 AM, contessia <contessica03@...> wrote:

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> Hi all! I haven't posted in a month or two but I have improved a little

> bit I have been able to sit up through two movies in the few months and

> still get up afterwards really sore and painful for the next two days

> but hey it is better than nothing.

>

> Anyway now I am at a really weird place where I need to figure out where

> I am going with my life. I am thinking of possible college but have no

> clue what I can really handle. I am considering medical admin. but that

> seems a popular choice for many. With two known disabilities and having

> no experience in anything except having surgeries done on me with many

> people after the same jobs I really don`t see me getting a job.

>

> Then there is the fear that I will get the college money and start the

> course and the hip acts up - after attempting to do things three or four

> times in the past and the hip acting up I guess this is rational fear

> but paying back the loan on disability will be difficult.

>

> As my hip slowly (and I mean slowly) stregthens I have a plan to go on

> two trips next year and going into 2013. Where I hope to find a nice guy

> to have a baby or two if not, one of my surgeons interns said that I

> coud take the medical route - ai. So having a baby is a must but I want

> to be on my way with something you know - the governement has business

> grants for people on disability too so opening a small business

> (possibly with my mother) is a possiblity as well.

>

> I think I am just mostly wondering what jobs have anyone been able to

> work with after surgery - well with a hip that has like no muscles so it

> don`t work the greatest think still having a bad hip about three months

> before surgery time is what the hip is like currently. Maybe I am just

> dreaming when it comes to getting a job, but just because I have

> physical doesn`t mean i can`t do anything. I have a brain that I use -

> just no numbers - seriously numbers and me hate each other always have.

>

> At the very least does anyone have any clues what I can do to keep

> myself busy computer games are getting kind of boring. Any options,

> ideas are welcome

>

August 8, 2011

Hello I read your post and was wandering did you get a hip replacement or do

you need one. Pat

On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 12:30 PM, contessia <contessica03@...> wrote: