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What is the least amount of time off you think is POSSIBLE for my light desk job?  

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  1. 1. What is the least amount of time off you think is POSSIBLE for my light desk job?

    • one week off work (avoiding filing for several more weeks)
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    • two weeks off work
    • three weeks off work
    • other (please explain below)
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Mischievous - I am having BR on June 3rd. All I did was go to one of the plastic surgeons on my insurance plans. I went 2/25 to get assessed. They took pictures and told me they'd call if I got approval. They did everything with the insurance. They called in early April and said I got approval. When I first made the appointment they said to bring in any documentation I had of back or neck pain but that I didn't really need it. Less than 30 days away, I'm terrified!!!!

Good for you for taking that initial step...that's the HARDEST part. I want to get a TT or LBL as well so thought I'd wait until I lost another 20 lbs and then go for my initial consulation on all procedures, in the meantime I've been looking into surgeons in my area (Portland, OR) and putting $$ aside for my new body. (I feel so guilty because I have ALWAYS worked, I also just finished my BSBA in 2003 and am still paying that off, and now i'm a stay home mom and have NO income and I want all this expensive/risky surgery -even though it will benefit my DH, it is really for ME and I feel it is selfish and a bit guilty because of that. My DH supports it though as he spoils me rotten and my every wish is his command....yeah you wonder why I married him ??)

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