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Thanks u guys that made me feel better. Hopefully I'll hear this week I'll keep you posted! Thanks

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@@superslim my surgery is scheduled for 10/12 too

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Just talked with HR to start the leave/FMLA process... Fun!!

How long is everyone planning on taking off?

I am planning on 4 weeks, but might take longer depending on how I feel. I am a nurse and my 12 hour night shifts are hard! I do a lot of lifting, pulling, standing, walking. Also no time to drink Water or pee for extended times...

One more question- what is everyone telling people? Are you open about the surgery or not?

I am only taking 8 days off work. I'm a veterinarian and move around a lot but they're going to keep my schedule light so I can sit down frequently, drink my Water, etc. I'd love to take at least another week off but hate to leave my boss in the lurch that long.

I have told my co-workers b/c it's a small office, and another co-worker had bypass years ago, so that helps. I have not told my (separated, soon to be EX) husband, nor my middle child(15) b/c he would tell him. Besides that I've told my 5 closest friends, my sister and probably won't tell anyone else.

Getting excited now - mine is Sep 9!

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Mine is scheduled for Sept 9 - exactly 2 weeks from today!

I don't have to do a liquid diet prep, just supposed to be continuing to eat well up until surgery. However, I've been having a few food funerals :(

I too have surgery scheduled for September 9th! I'm betting we both do just fine!

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My sister and I are having surgery in Mexico on the 25th! I'm super nervous but she is so calm about it!

May I ask why you are going to Mexico?

I too live in Arizona and have had no reason to consider leaving the country for surgery.

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Ashlegal,

My insurance denied me, My sister doesn't have coverage. our dad passed away in May this year from obesity related issues, age 58. Mexico is our best option.. There's no way we'd be able to afford it here in the US. We have faith everything will be great and we feel it's time to live rather than just exist.

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@@emiko_oz We're on the same day! Good luck.

Good luck to you too!!

Good luck tomorrow!!! I have surgery at 8am.

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Good luck in the morning!! ❤️❤️

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