I might miss the exam - what can I do? scheduled, surgery, might, think, today

stronger

I was in an accident today - I am scheduled for surgery tomorrow. My left leg is broken in 2 places and I don't think I will be discharged they said they need to monitor for infections.

What do I do?

Kiakaha

Sorry to hear about that. That sucks. Just give the CFA Institute a ring and explain your situation. They'll grant you some compassion. Just keep your finger on the morphine drip.

RobertA

You may also want to talk to your doctor about it. Make sure he knows that there is a huge cost to your not being discharged by Saturday.

Only a doctor can truly evaluate the risk. They are also trained to make trade-offs between risks and 'quality of life'. (here I am getting all CFA-y about medical treatment).

PS: I realized the anti-CFA-ness about using the phrase CFA to form other pseudo-words.

draz

Tradeoffs- that made me laugh.

I will speak to them tomorrow but I am not sure whether I can move post op.

I feel so glum - I hope everyone does well whether I am there or not.

ajpheif16

I'm so sorry to hear about this and truly feel for you. Take care of yourself.

You'll take the exam when the time is right. It may be Saturday, and it may not be Saturday. That is out of your control.

You are blessed to have this concern, your injuries could be a lot worse.

take care of you. best wishes.

Mechanic

hang in there. it's only a test. your health and recovery are much more important.
been there before so kind of know what your going through. it sucks, but you will recover.

sgupta0827

Sorry to hear that friend.

We always have options in life and fortunately in this case it won't matter much whether u attempt this saturday-exam or not.. you can always clear it in Dec-09 and join us for June-10. At the end, it's all the same.

Discuss with doctors and take a wise decision.

All the best and take care.

amqata

Sounds like if you have doctor's notes, x-rays and proofs, etc., you'll get your deferral granted. Unless I hurt my head or broke my right hand, I probably will go take the exam haha

shootingstar

Aah crap, of the things that could happen. Glad to here it is only your leg and not worse. Don't worry about it to much, pretty sure CFAI will let you move the exam date to Dec 09.

CFA is a year 3 - 4 year journey so it is not the end of the world. Best of luck and remember to let us know how you are sometime next week.

Matori

ohh man that's a bad situation

I was a band 10 in December and it has been agony waiting until June! i'd write it if you possibly can

infections aren't something to be messed with though