OMG! You are my work twin!...Before my surgery (happened on 11/14), I begged the doctor to let me go back to work on Monday. I was so upset when I saw the FMLA paperwork that said Wednesday 22nd. HOWEVER, I’ve been home for 1 day from the hospital. I stayed an extra night because I wasn’t doing well with liquids and had a second GI done. It has almost killed me to not check my work emails but I know once I do, I’m going to sent down an stressful, emotional spiral. I’m trying really hard to put me first and am actually thinking about extending my leave until next Monday after the holiday. I totally understand you when you say everyone and everything first before you and hey look where that got us! Hopefully you will have inspired me to do the right thing for me! Thanks for posting