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Looking for more details about what is where at St. Mary's
Visiting Mayo Clinic | Last Active: Apr 11, 2022 | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
Thanks! That is good to know. Some hospitals are crazy large and hard to navigate. The surgery is Monday 4/18. I am taking that day off, but I started a new job and only have 2 days avaiable. My sister wants me to go to appointments the Friday before the surgery, so those 2 days take all I have available. I am hoping to be able to visit early and maybe mid-day, then in the evening, I may, of course, be visiting a sleeping patient.
I will have some flexibility but I will also be in Rochester for about 1 1/2 weeks and then 2.5 weeks at her home. The whole thing will have me away for 4 weeks. This is really just me stressing and trying to plan.
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@tinamayovisitor I completely understand. When I have a lot on my plate I instantly try to figure out what I can control, so I completely understand. Maybe you can consider taking a half day on the appointment day or asking if you can flex your work hours to accommodate the appointment/surgery schedule better. I live by the rule that you cannot get what you need if you don't ask and also that people generally want to be kind and helpful. Take a deep breath and things will all work out!
How is your family member doing as his/her surgery is approaching?
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@tinamayovisitor You will have a lot on your plate! I agree with @amandajro that if possible to ask your boss to be accommodating, and not have a set time to check in with him/her. To have that worry off your shoulders will make you a better employee, and hopefully your job will see that. Would you be able to play "catchup" on the next day?
Ginger