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Can people with Short Bowel Syndrome work? What kind of work can they perform?

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*No full day employment
Create a service Or products that clients need. Set Up and manage from your bed.
*I found that I needed to change my mind. Putting me in the situation, where patients needs my knowledge of daily coping, which I fully enjoy, giving me the feeling of worthyness back. But it is tough. Just hang in there
*you more sick than what your employee can take, and it leads to lots of stress, and your SBS will become worse. Stay Away from Stress & toxin people & environments.
*however when you do feel beter- get your laptop and do research about your SBS. Knowledge is power - it gives you some sense of control over your body
*see a trauma Phycologists ASAP. You go through a severe emotional loss of your body - almost like dearth.
*Never forget that our main caretaker are our Spouses. He/She needs to get extra extra support in order for him / her to look after you as patient

Posted Feb 28, 2017 by Riana Rautenbach 1500
People with SBS can be back on track but they need to be patient.
Indoor light work is recomended

Posted Nov 6, 2018 by ZF 4600
Translated from spanish Improve translation
You can not generalize, it is different from the SIC in children than in adults, but a proper treatment ensures quality of life, and if you can have a normal life and do any work

Posted Nov 8, 2017 by Liz 2000

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