VSGMEPLZ26 90 Posted June 25, 2016 Today I went to my supervisor in order to put in my leave request for my surgery. If anyone is familiar with patient privacy laws then you know when doctors offices give you literature in reference to a procedure and its pretty general. When I took the paperwork to my supervisor "it" said "you are not having "FAT" surgery are you"? I almost cried, but I laughed it off and walked away. Has anyone ever had the same experience, I am pissed and don't know how to feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lizardlady 90 Posted June 25, 2016 Your supervisor sounds like a jerk and very immature. Grade school personality. I wouldn't let it bother you. Just remember that this surgery is for YOU not them. If you don't want to share then it's really none of his business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pondlife 42 Posted June 25, 2016 On the plus side at least you could genuinely say no. Because who the heck would have fat surgery? Your supervisor is a twit. You did the right thing laughing it off. People like that just like to see that they have caused discomfort with their comments. You take that away from them they've got nothing. Best of luck with you surgery, good luck avoiding idiots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deborah Bennett 81 Posted June 25, 2016 All I have to say, after your journey is on it's way, and your on your way to a new life. Maybe, you can leave this jerk in your rear view mirror. When your feeling better about yourself. I think you'll fine a whole lot of changes will come your way. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGMEPLZ26 90 Posted June 25, 2016 Thank you all for the insight. I was pissed at first, but now I see why they say misery loves company. Sent from my SM-G360P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrieoak 19 Posted June 25, 2016 I'm sure the settlement will more than pay for your surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deletemyacct 39 Posted June 25, 2016 Oh wow, that's so insensitive. Know you're doing whats best for you "it" can mind his own business. We get PTO at my job, dnt need to provide reasons for using them if u request them in a timely manner. If u provide a reason its for courtesy. I'm praying for a Sept sugery so i can request 2 weeks & its my bday month so no one will think anything of it. Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HopeandAgony 566 Posted June 25, 2016 I'm sure the settlement will more than pay for your surgery.Exactly! Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rimmarrufo 44 Posted June 25, 2016 Today I went to my supervisor in order to put in my leave request for my surgery. If anyone is familiar with patient privacy laws then you know when doctors offices give you literature in reference to a procedure and its pretty general. When I took the paperwork to my supervisor "it" said "you are not having "FAT" surgery are you"? I almost cried, but I laughed it off and walked away. Has anyone ever had the same experience, I am pissed and don't know how to feel.Ignore that idiot. People like that should not be in mamagement. That is littlerely harassment. You do what you have to do. It is about your health. If it continues go above that person and ask is there is someone else you can report to.... I'm mad..... Mrs. Marrufo Phone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGMEPLZ26 90 Posted June 25, 2016 The agency that I work for is filled with imbecilic people that only got where they are because they knew someone. I digress, it cool because as long as I get my leave approval I'm good. And besides their not supposed to ask me what type of surgery I'm having anyway. Sent from my SM-G360P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjacks 8 Posted June 25, 2016 Your supervisor is an idiot. Keep your head up!!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ciaobella707 5 Posted June 26, 2016 What a twat... Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellyd88 463 Posted June 26, 2016 This person sounds like they need a surgery of their own ...a personality transplant... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LACRACRA2 58 Posted June 26, 2016 I didn't tell my employer. I filled out my FMLA paperwork and so did the doctor office. They just put down surgery. No codes or reasons. My HR director called me the other day and stated I can't ask you what your surgery is, but I see who your doctor is (so I'm assuming she googled him) and I just need to know if insurance is paying or if this is considered cosmetic because we can't approve FMLA if it's cosmetic. All I responded with is that insurance is paying their 80% and I'm paying my 20%. She said okay that is all I needed. But it does kind of tick me off the way she said "but I see who your doctor is". I mean he does gallbladder & much more. I have been trying to diet, eat right and exercise since Jan and have done some good, so I'm just sticking with telling folks that. At this time. Sent from my iPhone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGMEPLZ26 90 Posted June 26, 2016 I didn't tell my employer. I filled out my FMLA paperwork and so did the doctor office. They just put down surgery. No codes or reasons. My HR director called me the other day and stated I can't ask you what your surgery is, but I see who your doctor is (so I'm assuming she googled him) and I just need to know if insurance is paying or if this is considered cosmetic because we can't approve FMLA if it's cosmetic. All I responded with is that insurance is paying their 80% and I'm paying my 20%. She said okay that is all I needed. But it does kind of tick me off the way she said "but I see who your doctor is". I mean he does gallbladder & much more. I have been trying to diet, eat right and exercise since Jan and have done some good, so I'm just sticking with telling folks that. At this time. Sent from my iPhone Now that's hateful. People can be so dam# cruel. That was none of her business. Sent from my SM-G360P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
