Hey!

My surgery is Feb 25 and it's getting here faster and faster. This has been a 2 year journey for me, so I am excited and nervous.

My question/advise is this: I have been at my job for 3 years now. I love my job it's in finance management. I have excelled and moved up pretty quickly and my boss has asked me to apply for a lend/internship within my department for the next 6 months. I would spend half of my week learning new things and possibly a promotion at the end of it.

Well my surgery is kind of at the beginning of this whole new position and my boss knows I will be out of work for 2-3 weeks and is cool with it.

The problem is that it will put more pressure and stress on me , which I try my best to manage now... Coming back after this surgery and being put in a position where I have to be at 100% immediately worries me. I would never want to be put in a position where I don't excel bc of physical and maybe emotionally not at my best.

I don't know if that makes sense. Knowing me- I will probably apply and see if they take me on. I just don't want an opportunity for my career to pass by.

How did you all do going back to work?

Well, I'm 11 days post-op. I don't work, however, you are the only one that knows if you are able to handle the challenges coming your way. I would just recommend following the doctors orders & take care of yourself.

Good luck with your journey. Keep us posted.

Only you can make this decision. I had my surgery January 8th and planned going back to work three days later. That didn't happen but each day gets a little easier. My biggest problem is that I tire easily, too easily.

Your boss seems to have faith in you and you're taking two or three weeks off to heal. Don't turn it down because you are afraid of not being 100%, take it because you know you can do it. Good luck!

I found the recovery from this surgery very easy and not very painful. I got out of the hospital on a Thursday and rested over the weekend. I went back to work Monday and was fine, I work a desk job. No way I'd turn down a promotion because I just had surgery. In 2-3 weeks you should be down 20+ pounds and feeling normal.

Do it! You'll regret it if you don't. I'm a week and a half out. I could go back, but I'm resting up.....depending on your age and previous stamina, you could definitely make it work after 3 weeks...

It took me 2 full week before I could go back, & when I did go back it was during a super busy time.

I'm the lead decorator at a cake shop, & we had a huge bridal show coming up that required a lot of time from me. My job is very physical, but I was able to get through it.

You should take the promotion. You can do it!!

Thank you guys so much!! It really helps to hear your opinions. I interview this Friday!! Fingers crossed!!

Hi guys I don't know where to put my post so I put it here. I'm new. Any help would be appreciated

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/325894-Very-beginning-stage/page__view__findpost__p__3739026

I'm feb 25 also yay I plan on going back after 2 weeks

Edited February 1, 201511 yr by melhach

When opportunity knocks you answer the door!!

I say a new position for s new you. What could be better then that.

Got the position and they are very flexible with my surgery

Nice!