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Approved! Yay!

I was approved by BCBS of AL in only a matter of 2 weeks. I'm having a EGD and EKG done on April 15th and my surgery date isn't unit May 20th. (Due to me already having a vacation planned)

My question is how long is everyone else taking off work? My doctor said some people go back to work after a week. Right now I have 9 days off after surgery. Do you think that will be enough? I don't do a lot of bending, mostly just standing and walking (for 10 hrs). My employer isn't aware that I'm having surgery, and I'd like to keep it that way if possible.

Thanks in advance!

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  • Kittenheart
    Kittenheart

    My surgery is March 25 I also have only 9 days off. I hope it is enough. Most people say as long as your not lifting or doing anything too stressful. I am more concerned with dizzines and or feeling

  • Yes, my surgeon also said 4-6 weeks.. 2 weeks after surgery I'll see her. I'll decide then what I'll do.. I can work part time if needed.. I don't lift much @ work.. The only concern my Doc had was

  • urban*decay
    urban*decay

    Congrats!!! That is super exciting! I'm in Alabama but have BSBS Federal.

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No, I don't have a date yet. Still working on it! I have my initial consultation on Mar 25!

My consult is the 27th :)

Congratulations jenny13!! I'm having my surgery in birmingham also. I just started my process, I went to the orientation yesterday with Dr. DeWitt. Who is your surgeon?

My consult is the 27th :)

Exciting! Good luck!

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Small world! Dr John Touliatos is doing my surgery. He is very nice! His whole staff is wonderful.

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