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You are so rite! Not knowing does suck. Glad they caught it in time!

I remember once when i was taking phentermine I stayed with a white tongue and cotton mouth! My tongue didnt become sore until i kept brushing and brushing. I kinda got in the habit of carrying a bottle of Water around with me and once i started increasing my water intake it became a little better. I also noticed that the sides of my tongue were outline with little indentations from where my teeth had been which is also linked to dehydration. But things like increasing water intake, sucking on sugar free candy, or chewing sugar free chewing gum may help.

I had the VSG with Jose Rodriguez on 8/16. I had no major problems. My only thing was the pain. Of course I did have major surgery! I'm fine now though and feeling much better everyday. Check out my blog. I wrote about my experience

Hi Jennifer! What a wonderful birthday treat for yourself! My sleeve date is 8/16 with Dr. Rodriguez in Juarez. From what i've been told we will be in wonderful hands. But i still can't help but get a little nervous. :001_unsure:

that is true regarding the FMLA requirements. for the new grad of nursing... have you started your job yet? it not, have you considered having your surgery and then starting your position? with acute care, especially adult acute care, you will need to be off at least 5 weeks to 6 weeks depending on your specific area of specialty. the hospital where i work requires that you be able to lift 50 lbs to be eligible to work in any of the acute care units. there may be different requirements at other facilities. good luck. kelly

No, i start in 2 days. Having surgery before starting work was never an option because my pockets are empty:001_rolleyes:. I will just patiently wait out my year and in the mean time focus on trying to buckle down on healthier eating habits/ increasing exercise. Thanks!!

hello eveyone! evweryrhing went as planned except having to wait a few hours past my scheduled surgery time to go under the knife. that was probably ablessinh in disguise because by the time my turn ame up, i was angry and annoyed that i could spit fire.

the only thing i remember is the anesthesiologist telling me to take some deep breaths and the next i was waking up in pain. surgery went well. i has an upper gi series testerday mirnin and theb was put on clears. i ahvent really gotten much down. i am being disrchaged today. cant wait to be relaxing at home!

So happy to know that every thing went well!! Keep us posted on your progress! :thumbup:

Thanks Stacy!

That should be specific enough!!

just so you know surgery does fall under the FMLA guidelines. it is a federal law which allows you to have a leave of absence for up to a 12 week peroid of time per rolling year. you just need to talk with you HR department and fill out the proper paperwork. you will also have to have the doctor fill out a portion. i am sure the coordinators in Mexico can work with you on the paper work..... all of this info is void it you are your own boss.... but if you work for someone else, just know that you can legally take off for medical issues and have your job back. at least check into it. there may be a criteria in regards to how big you work force is. i work in a hospital so it does apply to me..... good luck kelly

My situation is similar also. Im a new grad RN about to start at a healthcare facility, and in 3 1/2 to 4 months I want to take about 3 weeks off. By me being so new to the facility i'm wondering if this is possible? I think i kind of understand the medical leave of abscense part BUT when filling out paperwork would I have to disclose the TYPE OF PROCEDURE (VSG) i am having and WHERE (MEXICO) i am having the procedure? I know that my personal health status is suppose to be kept private and only on a "need to know basis" but i also know that things dont always work that way! I just don't want certain people in my business!!