Leonard's Express gamble

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  1. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    My surgery on my right hand is set for next Tuesday.
     
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  3. hope not dumb twucker

    hope not dumb twucker Road Train Member

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    Hope it’s successful. How did the other one turn out.
     
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    The surgery went fine. But so far, I still have stiffness and numbness in my fingers. It may take a while for the nerve to bounce back.
     
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    hope not dumb twucker Road Train Member

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    That’s good news. Do you have to do any physical therapy.
     
  6. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Had surgery on the right hand today. Doctor said it went well.
     
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    Cool -- update us on your recovery progress...

    -- Lual
     
  8. xlsdraw

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    Before my surgery yesterday, I asked the doctor if it was normal for my Left hand to still have moderate stiffness in the fingers and moderate numbness/not quite normal sensation?

    The doctor said it is not abnormal. He said it could take anywhere from a month to a year for things to rebound completely. That's what I needed to hear.
     
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    Blagoje Medium Load Member

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    First of all I wanted to thank you for all the work that you have put into creating and updating this thread, it is among the most helpful I've seen on this website. Secondly please know my prayers are with you for your health.

    I just got off the phone with a recruiter for Leonard's and the only real question I had for him was whether or not I could be given a similar opportunity as you have had to travel extensively across the country and as a result make some good money doing so. Also I asked about getting a Kenworth instead of a Freightliner and he said that I probably could even though I would be working out of their Wisconsin terminal.

    It's unfortunate to hear that they terminated your employment but I presume to think that that was because you were out from a month dealing with health issues. I apologize if that question is too personal and in no way am I requesting that you answer it publicly or at all. If you would be open to responding to that and prefer to do so by private message I would happily accept that.
     
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    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    I haven't really pushed for answers to why they did what they did. Clearly, by going through the VA with my health issues was going to be a very long process. Technically I may legally have a legitimate workman's comp claim as the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is common with driving a truck. I have not pursued any recourse on potential lost wages from being terminated. The way they terminated me was inconsiderate and discompassionate. There was no offer of leave of absence nor any sense of responsibility for my welfare. I may at some point inquire about why they did what they did.
     
  11. supersnackbar

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    I'm getting senile...posted previous in the wrong thread
     
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