I was planning on working at first – I don’t have many vacation days, and I need them for the Yomim Tovim.
Then, I had an emergency surgery a few days ago, and am still recovering. I would be out sick even if it wasn’t Tisha B’Av. Now I might not be fasting (my Rav said if I feel lousy I am required to eat and drink, as I am 4 days post-surgery and considered a choleh). I definitely can’t sit on the floor, as it would cause severe pain. I did make sure to get a ride to shul tonight – I can’t drive because of the pain meds.