Limb Lengthening Forum
Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: Chocolatechunk on September 10, 2024, 07:17:05 PM
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Who here was able to work a desk job in person during the consolidation period? What did you say to your coworkers?
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I was lucky. I was able to use FMLA leave even during the lengthening phase. After my FMLA days expired, they put me part time for the rest of my lengthening (I did over 8cm, so lengthening took a while). For my consolidation phase, I was on crutches for a good 4-6 months I believe. I lost a little height because of a bone disease, so I just told them I did it because of that. I'm sure some probably talked behind my back, but it's been nothing but career success since then. So no real impact. People really don't give too much of a about your life as you may think. But you'd be amazed what lengths an employer and coworkers will go if you provide tremendous value.
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So unbelievably helpful. I was gonna do it between jobs in the future just during lengthening and then return during consolidation. Take the occasional 30 minute break to do stretches, return, and repeat.