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sorry you're going through this. i really wish i could help you!

i actually got suspended because of my sick time. and here's the worst part: it was because my doctor wouldn't sign my paperwork "because he'd already signed it before." well, unfortunately every time we filled it out, something little was wrong with it and they wouldn't approve it for "long term intermintent leave." anyway, i had to take yet another day off to go to his office and sit there with him while he filled it out. (guess it was "ok" for him to do it then, 'cause insurance was paying for his time.

) anyway, i was suspended for 3 days without pay and put on a discipllinary action that prevents me not only from getting a promotion (which i was in line for) but also from moving laterally into another department. it will take 6 months to clear that, and every time i am sick they extend it by the # of days i am out. we're now in mid-August before i'm "free."

so i can definitely understand. this is the whole reason i am terribly anxious to start this chocolate business. the sooner i can get that started, the sooner it's a success which means i'll be able to quit the normal job.

what encourages me about your situation is that you say when this independent group comes in, often they are able to facilitate things between you and the doctors. i know you're miserable and really having a rough time with this... this whatever it is (IBS or whatever).

i think that's encouraging news. Kelly, there's no way they're not going to find that you are suffering and having trouble even getting a diagnosis. and they're going to be able to check your records and see how often you are sick! this could be great news. i would like to suggest that you jump on this opportunity! do they talk to you? maybe you should immediately tell them how glad you are for their help and that you've heard how helpful they can be. ask for their help! what do you think....? this could be a great help to you. i certainly have faith that they will back you up. you're sick!

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