clairemiller069

I can totally understand why you’re feeling torn—it’s tough to balance your health with the demands of teaching and the school calendar. At the end of the day, though, your health has to come first. The best step would be to talk openly with your administration and HR so they know what’s going on and can help you work out the leave situation. Sometimes schools are more flexible than we expect when it comes to medical needs. If possible, you might also ask your surgeon whether there’s any wiggle room in the timing so that you can align recovery with a school break, but definitely don’t put your health at risk by delaying too long. And yes, the insurance change adds an extra layer of stress—but if you check now with your provider and insurance rep, you’ll know exactly where you stand and won’t be caught off guard. It’s a lot to juggle, but you deserve the time to recover properly. The school will manage in your absence, and you’ll come back stronger and healthier.