Hi everyone,

This is my first post, though I've been lurking for about a month My pre-op appt is December 1st, and they plan to do everything (labs, nutrition counseling, education, psych) that day. I'm going to be self-pay, and was really surprised to get approved for enough loan $ in a matter of 24 hours. Now that it's coming together, I'm starting to get nervous, but I'm really excited! Anyway, just wanted to officially check in and get involved. Thanks for all your posts so far, it's really been helpful to read so much about others' journeys!

thats crazy! :/

She might be able to deny your leave based on it being elective surgery. Make sure she understands that by using the holidays, you will be minimizing your lost time.

i see your point about the fact that WLS is still "considered elective surgery"

Being considered elective surgery is nuts. I think in the future that might change (not considering its elective )

Your health will be totally improved by the surgery, and thats what she needs to understand -with the weight loss, you will be more mentally and physically ready to work with your excess weight being initially removed, then the long journey ahead.

This is not a vanity thing.(she might incorrectly think it is) With you being more healthy you might not have to lose some time due to illnesses that might occur if you didn't have the sleeve. Sending good wishes your way

Good luck with this - i hope everything work out for you - keep us posted. kathy

kathy

We all know the sleeve is just a "tool", but its the tool that will help you lose all that weight.

wow, so sorry to hear that--that is crazy. not that you should have to share your personal information with her, but it may come down to talking about all the things this surgery will help you with, if you have comorbid conditions. i agree with likasulema about speaking with someone else (over her head?) if she continues to deny. i hope this all works out for you...

I talked to human resourses, cause she wants a conference call with HR and the director of nursing about the timing of surgery,. I read up about FMLA, if you meet critieria hours worked ect. they don't have the right to deny you. If the Dr. says it's neccessary, it is. You employer does not even have the right to even ask yow what the pricedure is.

THIS IS TOTAL BULLCRAP! and i have to do what's right for me. I shouldn't let this sap the joy out of this

thats sad that she could be so heartless! smh! who the hell does she think she is to pick & choose when you have SURGERY! not a day out shopping. not what time you have break. not what time you come in for work but surgery? she has nerve!

I talked to human resourses, cause she wants a conference call with HR and the director of nursing about the timing of surgery,. I read up about FMLA, if you meet critieria hours worked ect. they don't have the right to deny you. If the Dr. says it's neccessary, it is. You employer does not even have the right to even ask yow what the pricedure is.

THIS IS TOTAL BULLCRAP! and i have to do what's right for me. I shouldn't let this sap the joy out of this

I've been lurking as well I started my Vsg journey a few months ago I'm doing my 6 mo requirements for insurance so I'm looking to be ready by late spring which is gr8 as I am a student good luck to everyone

good luck to u!!

I've been lurking as well I started my Vsg journey a few months ago I'm doing my 6 mo requirements for insurance so I'm looking to be ready by late spring which is gr8 as I am a student good luck to everyone

gooduck on the journey!

I've been lurking as well I started my Vsg journey a few months ago I'm doing my 6 mo requirements for insurance so I'm looking to be ready by late spring which is gr8 as I am a student good luck to everyone

3 days out know and slowly learning the difference between a sip and a drink--drinks hurt! i'm also having pain all in my belly, now that the on-q is gone--especially where the drain was placed. now it just a big ol hurtin hole. i guess it could be worse though--i don't have a fever or anything, and i chose lortab elixir over morphine so could be away at least a little while each day anyone else having all over belly pain and drain pain? i have to keep reminding myself that it's only been 3 days, so i'm not really worried yet, just tre uncomfortable...