I shouldn't have to dread this...

I have to call work tomorrow morning and tell them that the doctor has me signed out again until Wednesday. I already know that they're going to give me a hard time, which is bullshit because I have a doctor's note and a medical excuse. I'm still in pain, and I can't take my pain medication and function at work, plus I need to be able to keep a bottle of water and/or glass of cranberry juice with me at all times because it will help flush out the infection faster and I can't drink in the lab. I could get up every 5 minutes and run into the break room, I suppose, but that would get me in trouble. Not to mention (and I know this is probably TMI, but it's the truth...) that when you have a UTI you have to go to the bathroom as soon as the urge hits or you risk making the infection worse, and again, I can't really do that at work because it would get me spoken to. So...yeah. I'm just really worried that they're going to fire me, although I don't honestly see how they can, legally. I think that I'm going to start looking at other hospitals though, just in case. I can't really afford to be unemployed at all right now, so I'd like to have some options lined up if the worst should happen. Anyway...I suppose that's about all for now. If only I could get rid of this sick feeling in the pit of my stomach...