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When I started having to miss a lot of work because of my pre-op requirements I let my boss know, then let my closest coworkers know. Even though I didn't have a date, I thought it was best to let the boss know what was going on and that I was trying my best to schedule appointments so they didn't interfere with work and that I was trying to get my surgery done while we are out for summer. Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

I got the call today to schedule. However, they gave me august 18th. The problem is, I work with special needs children and I have to go back to work august 17th. I was so upset and cried my heart out. The scheduler said she might be able to get me in late July. She is suppose to call me tuesday and let me know. In the meantime, I called the school and they said not only would the 18th not be a problem, I could take 2 weeks and have 2 weeks with no lifting, but I have enough comp time accumulated that I won't even miss a paycheck!! Yay !! This is such an emotional rollercoaster! Whew! Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

I'm so relieved to see this topic. I'm not sure if I have any advice, but maybe knowing that others are in the same boat can help alleviate some tension. I have completed all of my pre-op directives and am waiting for insurance approval. I have NC-BCBS. Part of me is sure that I will be approved, but there is always that nagging doubt until I actually get the word on a surgery date. The anticipation seems to be the worst, and I feel like I can easily conquer the things that most people feel they struggle with, if I can just know that everything is a go and it WILL happen. At this point, I have to keep reminding myself that it's out of my hands. I have no control over my insurance approval, except for the prerequisites which I have already completed. I have done my part. So, I know that what I am dealing with is pure anticipation. Telling someone to "hang in there" is so cliché and sounds so weak. However, when you think about it, right now that's all we can do. The insurance approval is out of our hands and at this point we have no control over the outcome. We have done our part. So maybe the best thing we can do now is focus on those things we do have control over and continue to do our best at being the healthiest we can possibly be right now.