What Should I Do?

[ElliottWasHere 41]

On Monday I will find out if i'm approved for the sleeve. They made my surgery date January 17. My only issue is that i'm a college student and during that time I will be taking a class that i'm only allowed two absences. If I get the surgery over the weekend (friday morning), I wonder, would I be able to attend class by monday? unfortunately I can't take the semester off because I'm literally one class away from graduating and my insurance told me i'm only approved for that week. I don't know what to do.

[No game 14,437]

Oh boy that's a hard one... So just one class that's it? Umm.. It could be possible.. I mean I've seen some people feel pretty chipper in a few days after surgery.. I couldn't do it though. I felt like poop for a week..

[need2bthin! 235]

Eh...that's a hard one. Speak with the professor and your admission office in certain circumstances where hospitalization is required they tend to be more lenient.

[Arts137 1,811]

Eh...that's a hard one. Speak with the professor and your admission office in certain circumstances where hospitalization is required they tend to be more lenient.

I am with Need2be...

OR, have someone take you to class (drive) and pick you up from class? If it's not a lab it might be doable. All that said, sometimes folks feel fine early. I felt OK, but was tired!

[Ballermom 803]

I agree with Laura-Ven. I see some people back to their desk job in less than a week. But, for me I felt weak for a few weeks. It's Major surgery. But Everyone recovery was different. Talk to your physician. I'm so glad I had my Surgery. Yay Good luck!

Edited December 7, 2013 by Ballermom

[L-in-NJ 136]

I was approved for surgery in August of this year but I just started a new position at work and didn't want to take off yet so I pushed it back and was recently sleeved. Is there away you can delay it until spring break to allow yourself time to recoup a little? I know you may not want to but unfortunately you do not know how your body will react to the procedure so you should allow yourself some time.

Edited December 7, 2013 by L-in-NJ

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Definitely talk to your professor. I am a professor and if a student told me they needed to miss some extra classes for surgery, I would be fine with that as long as we could come up with a plan to make sure they were back on track soon and keeping up with readings etc. Be ready to offer a note from your surgeon or the hospital with your surgery date. I wouldn't require that (unless I already knew the student was having problems with the class, a tendency to blow things off, etc.) but some professors might.

[southernsoul 773]

I'm in school as well, but I was able to schedule surgery right before a summer class that was held online instead of face to face, like we usually do. I checked the calendar & MLK's birthday is January 20th, so maybe your school won't have classes that day. If your class is a Monday-Wednesday schedule, you might not have to go back til Wednesday, so check the academic calendar. You might still not be allowed to drive that soon after surgery, but hopefully you could at least be able to show up & sit through class.

[ElliottWasHere 41]

Thank you everyone! My school is extremely strict and this is a 6 week class. I think you're all right, I need to speak to my doctor to figure out what I can do. =]

[_imgood_ 63]

<p>On Monday I will find out if i'm approved for the sleeve. They made my surgery date January 17. My only issue is that i'm a college student and during that time I will be taking a class that i'm only allowed two absences. If I get the surgery over the weekend (friday morning), I wonder, would I be able to attend class by monday? unfortunately I can't take the semester off because I'm literally one class away from graduating and my insurance told me i'm only approved for that week. I don't know what to do. </p>

You may ask for an incomplete and it should be granted as long as you present your hospital paperwork. I did it and was approved. I now have until the end of spring semester. I will not need all that time but it's nice to know your given ample time.

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I'm shocked that your school will not allow a longer absence for medical reasons. Is there a process by which you can ask for an extension for coursework/exams or a deferral?

[ElliottWasHere 41]

I'm shocked that your school will not allow a longer absence for medical reasons. Is there a process by which you can ask for an extension for coursework/exams or a deferral?

My school is pure evil lol. they literally told us if we get hit by a car and end up in the hospital that still wont excuse an absence. I don't start class until the January 9th but I will look into what I can do. =]

[teamskinny_keea 70]

U dont want to go back a few days later u will be in bad pain

[AuntieLala83 81]

Are you a Phoenix too?? Lol