Manda32830

Hi! I have surgery scheduled for October and received notice from my job there is an issue with my time off request. I have not been with my company long enough to qualify for use of extended illness time off, but instead may choose to use my PTO of which I have plenty. I am completely understanding of this. (My manager is amazing and will work with my decision.) Does anyone know in general (I know it may vary) how long the medical pre-approval lasts? I completed my final step in August. I realize part is now feeling I need to get some eating disorder therapy before I have surgery. There are times I am still out of control with my eating. And I’ve been thinking a lot about that…so this isn’t a terrible bit of news, in fact I think I feel a bit of relief, but I’m wondering how far I can push my surgery back…before I’d need to start the entire process over… (I am planning to call my surgeon Monday to discuss, but of course this presents itself Friday after hours.) Thank You, amanda

I didn’t find an answer but my cold feet warmed back up. I think I was just chickening out. LOL. My boss had already approved my time off but it was delayed updating on the schedule so I panicked and took it as a sign. I have my pre op exam on Thursday so I am going to find the answer out of curiosity!

Oh my gosh I love this post! ☺️ This is so positive and encouraging to read! I’m scheduled for October and can’t wait to experience unexpected victories like this - So many little things that will feel different!

Thank you soo much for the recommendations!!! I will take the suggestions and pick up those items for sure! Thank you!

Hi! I am a nurse, in the hospital I work I did care for surgical Sleeve and RNY patients. I would say the most common description of the pain I have been told is “gas pain” which is alleviated by walking and with pain medicine. Of all the surgical patients I’ve cared for I’ve found Bariatric patients to be the most motivated to move after surgery and the pain is uncomfortable but not intolerable (I’ve not had a bariatric patient in tears from their pain if that helps you feel less anxious!). I used to be one of those people who saw bariatric surgery as “the easy way” until I cared for bariatric patients. Then I learned it is so much more than a surgery and it leads to life changes that improve quality of life.

Hi! October 5 for me! VSG edit: Oopsy! I’m in the wrong October thread! ☺️

I agree w the Fast food issue, I’m a Nightshift nurse and developed a terrible fast food habit I’m overcoming!

October 5th here! Nervous and excited!

I have to giggle…FlamingoLady and CatWoman talking on the thread…☺️ Hello and welcome! I’m new here too and love this community!

How exciting!! Wishing you a quick insurance clearance!