Hello!
I’m wondering if any of you lovely people can advise…
A few months ago, I had a colposcopy for removal of a cervical polyp. Thank goodness everything came back clear, but I need to have a follow up smear in a few weeks…
I am going to be taking Diazepam before the smear, as I have always found them very difficult and painful; I took Diazepam before the colposcopy too, and that got me through it OK. Fortunately the colposcopy procedure took place when I was on holiday from work (pre-arranged long before I even knew I needed a colposcopy!) so I didn’t need to book time off.
Anyway, the smear appointment is for a work day, and I am worried that the Diazepam might affect my ability to perform my work duties effectively (and even safely) if I return to work later in the day (my appointment is early in the morning). In addition, I am taking Citalopram for general anxiety issues…..
…..I was going to ask only for the morning off work, but I am a bit bothered that the effects of the Diazepam might not have fully worn off. I am also a bit concerned that the Citalopram and Diazepam together might make me feel even more groggy at work, and therefore I think it might be better to book a whole day off. I really don’t want to give my employers the full details of the smear and medications, as it’s very sensitive and delicate to me, so I am wondering what I could say to convince my boss that I need a whole day off? I rarely take time off for any reason, so my attendance and punctuality records are excellent, but managers / colleagues can still be a bit lacking in understanding.
THANK YOU FOR READING!!!
xx
