New job and surgery timing

[MNSkolGal 25]

Hi all,

Newbie here - I've been a stalker for awhile, but I've decided it's time to join the discussions!

Need some advice. I started the process in August, had my first consultation in late September and here I am, already insurance approved for the sleeve in early November. I will very likely get a surgery date for December.

Potential problem - I received a promotion at work and will start working in the new job in two weeks.

Is surgery within the first few weeks of the job going to be too much to handle? It'll be a desk job, so I don't worry too much about physical restrictions.. but I'm more worried about being able to take on two big changes in such a short period of time.

Thoughts??

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Only you can decide for sure. There are too many variables; what the pressure of the job will be and how quickly you rebound from surgery being the most prominent.

[marypups 111]

I would say go for it. I only missed a couple days of work. It would be a shame to miss out on a great opportunity at work for short-term challenge of recovery.

[Gossamer 91]

It really depends on how you feel, I'm 2 weeks out today and returned to work this past Monday with only a little fatigue really. I have a physically demanding factory job and do 10 hour days, so it really depends on how you feel I think.

[MNSkolGal 25]

Thank you for the replies!

I think I'm going to go ahead and see if I can get scheduled later in December. 6 weeks into the new job should be enough time to get a good handle on how things work.

I meet with the surgeon next week, and I'll be sure to get his opinion.

[PayItForward 207]

I would do the surgery as scheduled. Recovery is usually quick and then it's a waiting game for the weight to come off.

[lorri716 256]

I say go for it. Life is all about change for the better.

[MNSkolGal 25]

Thought I'd give an update.

I talked with the surgeon and have decided to continue with the process. I have a date! My surgeon was able to get me in the last week of the year. I think this will give me enough time to get acquainted with the new job before making this big change!

The countdown is on...woohoo!

[Kindle 8,667]

Glad you figured out what is going to work best and that your surgeon is flexible enough to work around your schedule. I, too, usually end up scheduling my surgeries around my work. I Had my neck fusion at a University Hospital 5 hours from where I live. I scheduled it when I was already going to be there for a conference. I scheduled my VSG right before Christmas to minimize the days I had to take off work. I'm having my gallbladder removed the day before Thanksgiving to take advantage of the long weekend to recover.

Good luck with your new position and surgery!

[mommy319 31]

Congratulations! I was back to work in about 15 days. Going back sooner would probably have been better. I had no problems with recovery and no pain. A little tenderness that was aggravated by sitting at my desk job but not bad enough for pain meds. Good luck and wear comfy clothes to work.

[Kspot42 49]

I work a desk job, and just started a whole new department with in my company. I plan on having the surgery as soon as I am able. I can telecommute if I need to however I had a co worker who Was doing the same job I was before I moved up and she did it over a long weekend. As far as I know there are only 3 of us other than HR who knows about her surgery. She took off 2 days had the surgery Friday and was back to work on Tuesday. I will do the same thing. My department is in its busy season and will only get busier as the holidays come and go. However I know that sitting at my desk will be just fine. But that's me. If you have had surgeries before and know how you react to things you can use that to help judge. But like others have said. It's all up to you. Talking to your surgeon is a great idea. Maybe also talking to your supervisor at work may be a good idea.