I just lost my job on Friday after being with them for 20 years. I will lose my insurance at the end of February. I just have a stress test and one more NUT appt before my doctor sends in my info for approval. I'm not sure if I should try to get a job now in earnest and then have to explain in a couple months why I need time off or should I stay on unemployment until after my surgery (if I can get it scheduled by the end of February. Oh what to do... Also losing my motivation.

This is definitely a challenge. I have no advice for you on the job timing, but want to encourage you to stay with the program. It is well worth it.

Well I was on leave after I had only worked at my job for a month. Every company is different but I only work part-time with no benefits. The thing with me is I was going to have the surgery come hell or high water....I dont have any regrets just wish I was smaller but I am happy with my 54 lbs weight loss after 4 months. I am now in my second stall. Good luck

I actually faced the same dilemma. I went ahead and had my surgery while unemployed. I figured that I would recover better, figure this whole thing out, loose some weight, feel more comfortable in my skin, and then I will look for something else. So even though I was going through the process I was still looking for work in my profession.