I am curious how many of us are employed/volunteer in a helping profession. I am a social worker in a level 1 trauma center and notice a lot of other social workers, RN's, medical staff and caregivers on these boards. I feel like I spend so much time helping others, supporting other and empowering others, when I really should be more empowering, helpful and supportive to myself and my needs.

Head Start home visitor

Wow, we have quite a few healthcare and other helping professionals here! I never was…I’m coming from the tech and business end of things. I like to think I’m currently in a “helping” profession now as I manage BariatricPal.

Biomedical engineer

Bank teller

I am a med/surg nurse if 15 years now working as a nurse manager at a busy level one trauma center! Magnet certified too! ????????

Florist - work 6 to 7 days a week.

Social worker here, working on self care! I work for a school with a lot of people and I'm not comfortable telling anyone my business, but if you've ever worked at a school you know how people gossip. This is my biggest concern regarding the surgery. I know I shouldn't worry about what others think but I'd be lying to myself if I said I didn't. Anyone else feel this way?

I have similar concerns Teddy (I also work in a school setting). I have colleagues whom I needed to tell for practical reasons. However, I know how gossip spreads, even among "friends", so I made a decision to be open about my surgery to those who inquire.

In order to do that, I had to make peace with my decision and reach an internal understanding that WLS is not "an easy way out" or a "magic fix". It is simply a tool that will help jump start healthy changes in my life, but I need to do the hard work for the rest of my life. I will say that to any naysayers who may have negative criticism for my decision.

I am an Office Manager at a trucking company ... Busy busy busy all day long!

That's okay .... these boys keep me on my toes!

CSA for an insurance company

Registered Nurse/ICU

I am Housing Caseworker at a crisis center for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

I am seeing a lot of people had this issue with WLS surgery not being covered. It is sad because it's one of those things people just don't have enough info about. I am moving forward. My sleep study will be next Monday. So, the next few weeks will be a waiting game for me.

Yes, more people ask how could I like my job. But some days are better than others. I'm sure it's the same with anything, you care so much for the person on the phone that you forget you're at work. But I am thankful that my position is not so scripted that we can not be compassionate about the situation families are going through. It feels so great to be thanked.

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I'm sure you hear a lot from people! That's not an easy job. I hope your process goes nice and smooth for you. I had to self pay and wow... talk about easy when the money is all right there for them. Jumping through all the hoops would be worth it though!! My insurance has a very clear policy about WLS. No. LOL! Keep on keepin on!

I am seeing a lot of people had this issue with WLS surgery not being covered. It is sad because it's one of those things people just don't have enough info about. I am moving forward. My sleep study will be next Monday. So, the next few weeks will be a waiting game for me.

Yes, more people ask how could I like my job. But some days are better than others. I'm sure it's the same with anything, you care so much for the person on the phone that you forget you're at work. But I am thankful that my position is not so scripted that we can not be compassionate about the situation families are going through. It feels so great to be thanked.

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I'm sure you hear a lot from people! That's not an easy job. I hope your process goes nice and smooth for you. I had to self pay and wow... talk about easy when the money is all right there for them. Jumping through all the hoops would be worth it though!! My insurance has a very clear policy about WLS. No. LOL! Keep on keepin on!

I had one month a few years back where I was really struggling & wasn't sure if I was going to be able to make the mortgage payment. I called in and asked what help there was available. I was shocked by how kind the person was on the phone! You definitely make a difference. ???? Good luck with the sleep study! The waiting game is certainly a test of patience!

I am a Safety Administrator at a large aerospace company.

Full-time mom and clergy wife.

Looking for a new career direction. I took the real estate licensing course but kept falling asleep in class!