meljoy

It went fine. I'm feeling much better than I expected to. My new stomach definitely lets me know if I drink too fast or take too big of a sip. I have had a wonderful hospital staff.

Had my surgery today!

So, I normally have a very laid back work environment when it comes to time off etc..... well the last few months we have been short handed in my specific department, basically relying on an unreliable part time person to cover us when we are out. It's just me and another full time co worker who shares a big office. So when I got my surgery date of Feb 13, I immediately told my boss who said that's fine, we will figure it out. Didn't ask questions, as I am trying to avoid telling anyone at work what I am having done. Well, when I went in and told my co worker to mark it on her calendar she starts asking me over and over "what kind of surgery are you having? I told her it was personal and I didn't want to discuss, she then proceeds to ask if I can reschedule it for a later date because that is not the best week to miss because they don't know if our part time person can work. I said no. So she then proceeds not to even add it to the calendar and gives me the silent treatment the rest of the day and the next day. Well I was over it, and was doing fine until the part time worker came in trying to make me feel bad for scheduling to be off that week and the week after because she was going to "spend the whole month of feb" at the beach and "there goes my plan". I just got up and walked away. My husband and close friends who know what I am having done tell me not to worry about them, that I gave plenty of notice (almost 2 months) and that it's not my problem they don't have my department staffed correctly. I just hate letting people down and it's getting in the way of me being excited to get this done. Something I have been wanting for a year and a half. Any advice ?? Sorry for the long post. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I have an update and that part time worker literally just called me here at the office and flat out asked me to reschedule, I told her no and she asked why I couldn't reschedule it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know all about fmla. And I do qualify for it since I have been at this job for many years. I'm not concerned with being approved to be off it's more about my fellow co workers and the way they are acting towards me. There is no way I will ever tell my co worker what I am having done. She will tell everyone she comes across in the company as I have witnessed it before with other people in the company with health issues that have confided in her, but I do know she will continue to be nosy and ask questions until I take my leave. I have been there when they had to take off for extended periods of time, I guess they forget about that so easily. I'm trying not to worry about, but it does cause a lot of tension in the office. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine is scheduled for Feb 13!! Getting excited and nervous at the same time!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I start mine on Feb 6! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for February 13!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So had my first appointment at the surgeon's office today where they went over the requirements needed for the insurance company. I knew my plan didn't make me complete the 6 month deal. My BMI is at 37 but I have high blood pressure/cholesterol. I figured I might have had a shot until the paperwork specified I had to be diagnosed with these conditions for the 3 previous years also. And have only been officially diagnosed for a year. I have the local government plan, anybody have any insight? At this point, I'm kinda just really disappointed I guess. Thanks for any opinions. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App