Looking forward to time off after surgery

[mhenne97 35]

I think my problem is that I am so used to doing everything and being there for everyone that it is very difficult for me to not be able to help and to do things. Maybe if I could have kind of had my time off in a little house by myself I would have enjoyed it more? But when you have a child and there are things going on that you just can't do, well I felt guilty for not being able to do what I usually do. It all worked out and my daughter actually adapted really well and was very compassionate towards me.

I think it's a mom thing!

I totally understand. I'm a mom as well, of two boys. My husband is definitely going to have an experience on his hands. Luckily I have amazing support from my family and friends that can pitch in and support him while I am down. Definitely going to be a transition going from doer to downer. LOL! Best of luck to your success!

[Rovobay 920]

Still too early to know a due date, but I am hoping to join it with the birth of my 2nd child. Put paternity leave and surgery at same time and take a few weeks off. I was NOT planning on telling my co-workers about my surgery. (I am pretty closed book about most personal matters....)

[thesuse2000 698]

Sneaky! That sounds good - I hope you've got family members who can help out though. That's a lot for one family to take on at one time.

Still too early to know a due date, but I am hoping to join it with the birth of my 2nd child. Put paternity leave and surgery at same time and take a few weeks off. I was NOT planning on telling my co-workers about my surgery. (I am pretty closed book about most personal matters....)

[greensleeve 457]

Still too early to know a due date, but I am hoping to join it with the birth of my 2nd child. Put paternity leave and surgery at same time and take a few weeks off. I was NOT planning on telling my co-workers about my surgery. (I am pretty closed book about most personal matters....)

Wait... You are having surgery right after your wife gives birth? Woah. I don't think I could handle that. You are a brave man.

[greensleeve 457]

I totally understand. I'm a mom as well, of two boys. My husband is definitely going to have an experience on his hands. Luckily I have amazing support from my family and friends that can pitch in and support him while I am down. Definitely going to be a transition going from doer to downer. LOL! Best of luck to your success!

Good luck to you! You might think about freezing a bunch of meals for them if your husband isn't into cooking. It's really hard to be around food after surgery. I am lucky that my husband is a good cook. I don't think I could have been around food so much.

[lylabelle 257]

Oh how I wish I could take weeks off!! I'm a single mom, and just a manicurist who works for herself. If I don't work, bills don't get paid! So I'm having surgery Friday and back to work the following Wednesday - so Cupcake I'm happy to see you feel great after 4 days!! My days are slightly lighter the rest of that week (6 clients instead of 9). I will keep my Protein next to me and sip ALL day and make sure I have those gas x strips nearby if needed. Hopefully I'm good to go and they give me the good drugs to get me through. I know I'll be so ready for that weekend! Luckily my 6.5yr old is crazy easy. I get home too late to cook most nights,so she actually has tv dinners quite often (they calories aren't super high and not much frankenfoods in it, so I'm ok with it). Will make it much easier on me not to have to cook right away since I'm not eating it anyway!

I AM looking forward to the day before surgery at the hotel pool and the 3 days in the hospital. Hopefully I recover easily and at least can enjoy the last on those days before flying home. Surgication here I come!

[Rovobay 920]

Still too early to know a due date, but I am hoping to join it with the birth of my 2nd child. Put paternity leave and surgery at same time and take a few weeks off. I was NOT planning on telling my co-workers about my surgery. (I am pretty closed book about most personal matters....)

Wait... You are having surgery right after your wife gives birth? Woah. I don't think I could handle that. You are a brave man.

I may do it before or after by a week or two in either direction. My mother-in-law will be coming to visit for a few month for the birth of our child so there is another body to help around the house. I feel I can just suck it up and take it. I typically heal fast from ailments. of course family first. I will follow the judgement of my surgeon.

[Gr8fulMiniMe 66]

My surgery is on June 5th and I am looking forward to the time off work too! I don't feel guilty at all! I get to focus on my new start and all it's changes. I am really so excited! I watched a full gastric sleeve surgery on YouTube last night. I also love coming on here to learning and relating to others on the same journey as I am. This is a life changing time for us all and I don't think we should feel guilty for taking time out for ourselves and our health!

[mhenne97 35]

My surgery is on June 5th and I am looking forward to the time off work too! I don't feel guilty at all! I get to focus on my new start and all it's changes. I am really so excited! I watched a full gastric sleeve surgery on YouTube last night. I also love coming on here to learning and relating to others on the same journey as I am. This is a life changing time for us all and I don't think we should feel guilty for taking time out for ourselves and our health!

Amen to that! I am so excited for you. I am looking at the end of June for my surgery. Please keep us updated on your progress. How long are you planning to take off work?

[janeta16 15]

looking for the time off as well.I would love to stay out 3 months if I can.

[mhenne97 35]

looking for the time off as well.I would love to stay out 3 months if I can.

3 months! I wish - my job max is 6 weeks. Which I think that will be good enough for me. I know I am going to get cabin fever for sure. LOL!