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ladymiz got a reaction from LadyK44 in MANAGER Giving me hell July 26, 2016

That's what I did i think my next step is a lawyer

ladymiz reacted to Valentina in Complications July 26, 2016

I signed a consent allowing my surgeon to perform an open surgery if warranted. I wish others would have the same opportunity.
The end result would be the same. WLS. ---just more of an incision and a wee bit longer recovery.
My opinion---and only my opinion---GO FOR IT!!!

ladymiz reacted to Bufflehead in Complications July 26, 2016

If it were me, I would get the gastric bypass. I have two relatives who have had it and they have done great -- no problems, tons of healthy weight loss, and are maintaining at a normal BMI. They are very healthy. I am sorry about your complications, I can imagine that would be a big shock and letdown.
ETA I would also consider getting a second opinion before committing to it. I have no reason to doubt your surgeon's competence or motivation, but that's a big change of plans and I might want to just be sure that was the best option.

ladymiz got a reaction from taprice2 in OUTPATIENT SURGERY July 14, 2016

Yes i was thinking of spending the night in hotel close by its an hour away

ladymiz got a reaction from Kari1985 in CALLING ALL JULY 2016 SLEEVERS July 8, 2016

Im 7/28 soooooo anxious
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Good luck to all and God bless
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ladymiz reacted to LadyK44 in MANAGER Giving me hell July 13, 2016

I would put in my leave and tell her to bite me. This is about health and wellness.
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ladymiz reacted to tholbert08 in MANAGER Giving me hell July 12, 2016

You have gotten some fabulous advice here. I would concur but I would choose not to provide specifics of what is being done. None of their business.
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ladymiz reacted to endlessquest in MANAGER Giving me hell July 12, 2016

Just hand your manager your doors note stating your having sugary on such and such date and you'll follow up on such and such date...case closed. You owe no further explanation to your manager and it's illegal for them to ask.
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ladymiz reacted to BCel in MANAGER Giving me hell July 12, 2016

Your health is 100% more important then a vacation. As long as you've communicated it youve done your part. Dont allow her to make you angry. You've been waiting and working for this. When I had my sleeve I applied for fmla and short term disability. I applied through UNUM the company our HR uses and everything worked out for me to leave and my supervisor couldnt say anything (he was supportive and worked with me) but good luck with your surgery and stay focused on the positive, your getting your life back!
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ladymiz got a reaction from AnnaBanana.NZ in MANAGER Giving me hell July 12, 2016

Thank you so very much for the advice

ladymiz reacted to OutsideMatchInside in MANAGER Giving me hell July 12, 2016

Document it and tell HR if you have to. Hostile work environment.

ladymiz reacted to FrankyG in MANAGER Giving me hell July 12, 2016

If your boss is seriously harassing you, I'd suggest you ask her to please stop and politely but firmly tell her that it was not planned, and that it was your surgeon's call as to when he/she could fit you onto their schedule. And that you'll make sure to leave careful instructions and get all projects and work set up for your coworkers as well as possible before you're out for surgery.
Don't get angry, don't try to justify or argue or feel like you need to explain things further than that and don't feel it necessary to tell them what the surgery is for (and if asked "it's a private matter, and I don't feel comfortable discussing my health issues. Thanks for understanding.")
If your boss continues to harass you, then I might consider going to HR and tell them that your boss is doing this and ask them to please calm her down. They need to step in if she is being seriously hostile.
But you stay calm and keep repeating "I'm so sorry that it fell during the same time as your vacation, but I really need to get this done and this was when my surgeon could get me on their schedule. I'll do my absolute best to make sure my work and all projects are in great shape so there should be no problems while I'm out."

ladymiz reacted to pamnduck in CALLING ALL JULY 2016 SLEEVERS July 11, 2016

On my way to hospital. Surya at 8am. Please pray for me and my entire surgical team.

ladymiz reacted to Stacy43 in CALLING ALL JULY 2016 SLEEVERS July 11, 2016

My bmi is at 36 and I am on the two week liquid diet
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ladymiz reacted to tlyons72 in CALLING ALL JULY 2016 SLEEVERS July 11, 2016

I think I'm alone here but I love anesthesia. Don't get me wrong, I'm still nervous. I hate needles so an iv is what I'm dreading the most. I loathe being tethered to an iv stuck in the top of my hand. I always have. Seriously, I would rather have an epidural than an iv but you can't have one without the other. But, as soon as I see the nurse inject my iv with something I know that sweet sleep is soon to follow and I smile every time.

ladymiz reacted to cupples0405 in CALLING ALL JULY 2016 SLEEVERS July 10, 2016

I went through some doubt too but the closer to my date I get the more excited and the less worried I get. You've got this!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

ladymiz reacted to Bluesea71 in Anyone approved with a BMI under 40? July 10, 2016

I had a BMI under 40 but a diagnosis of PCOS alone qualified me for surgery.

ladymiz reacted to GinaCampbell in Post op complications July 10, 2016

That is so kind, thank you all. I am bedbound now so this forum and my phone friends are mostly all of my support.
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ladymiz reacted to indigo3 in CALLING ALL JULY 2016 SLEEVERS July 10, 2016

Hi...my date is July 15th and I am sooo nervous. I keep going back and forth being excited and then scared.
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ladymiz reacted to carlaw in CALLING ALL JULY 2016 SLEEVERS July 10, 2016

Me too! I love to cook!
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ladymiz reacted to Christinamo7 in When to tell Boss? July 10, 2016

it depends on your work situation and how they treat employees who ask for time off.
I applied for FMLA the day they called me to give me a date.
then I faxed the paperwork to HR. Once my FMLA was approved it listed the dates I would be out on continuous leave, and it was as simple as that.
my boss asked me to put off my surgery as another non clinical employee was out for knee replacement but I told her I couldn't afford to delay this as I had already waited a year due to my other health concerns. she was pretty mad, but I made the right choice as that employee did not come back and they are just now hiring the replacement.