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:rolleyes: I am new to the site. I am scheduled Nov 5th. The hospital is 1 hr 40 mins away and my arrival time is 5:30 so I am checking into a hotel 2 weeks from today in order to settle in and start my bowel prep. I am really getting excited now after attending a pre op class and tour. I go in one week for my pre op visit with the surgeon' date=' meet anesthesia, and meet with nutritionist again. I can't believe I am only 2 weeks away....[/quote']

Me too. Started my pre-op diet Monday. Surgery Nov. 4th

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Bummed I have to leave this thread...got my surgery date and it is Dec 2!

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Bummed I have to leave this thread...got my surgery date and it is Dec 2!

Im prob right there woth you. I was hoping to have a november surgery date buy I think its gonna end up being a december thing.

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Just got approved today!!!! Woo Hoo! Surgery is scheduled for 8am on November 8! Start my diet on Sunday.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!

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Had to cancel my date. :-(

Why? Are you okay?

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Why? Are you okay?

That stinks. Is everything OK? Did you have to cancel it or did the surgeon?

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Had to postpone for two reasons:

1: Boss said two weeks off starting the 8th was not going to work and asked that I hold off until first week of December.

(I wish my boss was a little more supportive of my decision. When I told him, he said I didn't need it, that I just needed to quit drinking soda. His reaction hurt a lot, because I really respect my boss and work my *ss of for him. I was so crushed by his attitude. I know our dynamic is changed for ever. And he has been like a dad to me this last year.)

2: When I went to reschedule, the surgeon's office said Doc wants to talk to me first. I guess he wants me to quit smoking before my surgery or he won't do it.

After I talk to doc, I'll let you know. Just super bummed.

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Had to postpone for two reasons:

1: Boss said two weeks off starting the 8th was not going to work and asked that I hold off until first week of December.

(I wish my boss was a little more supportive of my decision. When I told him, he said I didn't need it, that I just needed to quit drinking soda. His reaction hurt a lot, because I really respect my boss and work my *ss of for him. I was so crushed by his attitude. I know our dynamic is changed for ever. And he has been like a dad to me this last year.)

2: When I went to reschedule, the surgeon's office said Doc wants to talk to me first. I guess he wants me to quit smoking before my surgery or he won't do it.

After I talk to doc, I'll let you know. Just super bummed.

My surgeon won't do surgery on anyone that smokes. What kind of work do you do? Do you have any sick leave? I'm using accrued sick leave and I sure didn't ask my boss if it was okay...that's my personal decision.

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Had to postpone for two reasons:

1: Boss said two weeks off starting the 8th was not going to work and asked that I hold off until first week of December.

(I wish my boss was a little more supportive of my decision. When I told him' date=' he said I didn't need it, that I just needed to quit drinking soda. His reaction hurt a lot, because I really respect my boss and work my *ss of for him. I was so crushed by his attitude. I know our dynamic is changed for ever. And he has been like a dad to me this last year.)

2: When I went to reschedule, the surgeon's office said Doc wants to talk to me first. I guess he wants me to quit smoking before my surgery or he won't do it.

After I talk to doc, I'll let you know. Just super bummed.[/quote']

That really stinks that your boss isn't supportive. What he said to you was very rude and classless. If he tries to tell you to put it off again I would tell him to pound salt. Your health is important and if your boss can't see that then he is a very selfish man.

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That really stinks that your boss isn't supportive. What he said to you was very rude and classless. If he tries to tell you to put it off again I would tell him to pound salt. Your health is important and if your boss can't see that then he is a very selfish man.

I knew he was going to be like that too bc this other person at work just got the surgery and he has been talking trash about him. My boss is pretty heavy himself so I would think he would understand, but not so.

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In support they told us about people like that. He is jealous. Your health comes first, but you need to quit smoking. That can cause complications after surgery and you don't want that. Talk to your Dr.

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My boss did the same thing...and he IS a doctor! Just dont let it get to you and remember at the end of the day its just ur boss

CW: 262 surgery date 11/6/13

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Ellen - My surgery is 2 weeks from tomorrow. I still smoke. I can't stop. I'm really scared. Good luck to you.

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