scared52yoguy!

am a 52 yo professional with post-graduate degree. Looking at having sx in mid january. currently in upper management of a large company. i'm not worried about friends and family. i am worried a bit about how others in upper management will perceive me post surgery? weak, no will power, can't stick to tough commitment, lack of drive, just takes short-cuts??? these are all very serious things in the often mega-ego world of upper management. anyone have any real-life experience?

Momma_D: I too have had those thoughts, but only of myself - that maybe this is the easy way out. So I will ask the skeptic a question: I am 120+ lbs. overweight. With evidence of pre-WLS weight loss attempts supervied by a physician, I was approved for sleeve sx. I have hypertension, high cholosterol, low-T, sleep apnea, continual knee pain resulting from an accident 2 years ago. My only son is about to get married and I want to be around for as long as possible so I can see my future grandkids. y ins. will pay only 50% (up to $10K) after my deductible. with all this, do you think ishould have this sx?

thanks everyone. very helpful. at this point, the story is hernia repair and New Year's resolution. All seems like it fits well - good timing as the company goes throught once-in-a-lifetime changes - and so will I. I hope I don't chicken out!!!

Actually, iI do have a hernia and I have signed an authorization to have it repaired at same time - good idea! Thanks!

Thanks SuperDave. My concern is likely just me beginning to worry about everything as my surgery date approaches. Thanks for the support.