Re: How soon do people start going b...

[Guest guest]

First of all, I don't want to take a month off.....and secondly, I really don't want to tell all my co-workers what I'm doing..... I don't want to hear a bunch of stories and opinions. My partner and I discussed it and I've made my decision (as of today anyway) ......

I really don't know what to tell them at work. Has anyone dealt with this situation?

Thanks, this site is a great help to me. You're all pretty terrific!

Maggie

Richmond ( where I will have my first consult with Dr. Fisher On Dec 16th... and am 11 lbs from my goal weight)

[Guest guest]

Hi All.....

Thanks so much for all your responses...Kay, I especially liked your

idea of " having my plumbing fixed " .. I work in a rather small place,

there are only about 12 people on staff and I am one of the senior or

executive staff people. We're all rather close. I have confided in

our secretary because I go to Curves with her, and I know she will

keep my confidence.

On another note, how are all you pre-ops going to handle

Thanksgiving? I'm trying very hard to prepare South Beach type foods.

That's my diet....I know I'm supposed to do the grid, I tried it...it

makes me crazy. My first nutritionist told me that South Beach was

great; she was in San Francisco... I know that the Richmond staff

have their own ideas but I can only make so many changes in my life.

For now, while I still can, I want to be able eat a big salad, not 1

cup of greens.

Best,

Maggie

[Guest guest]

Hi Maggie,

I was only out for 2 weeks. My office is small (4 of us) and every

one knows and is supportive. However, if you work at a larger place

go to personel or your boss and tell them you need to have some

medical time off. They MUST keep your discussion confidential. If you

have plenty of sick time and vacation time use it -thats what it is

there for.

Kerre

10/25/04

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> First of all, I don't want to take a month off.....and secondly, I

really

> don't want to tell all my co-workers what I'm doing..... I don't

want to hear a

> bunch of stories and opinions. My partner and I discussed it and

I've made my

> decision (as of today anyway) ......

> I really don't know what to tell them at work. Has anyone dealt with

this

> situation?

> Thanks, this site is a great help to me. You're all pretty terrific!

> Maggie

> Richmond ( where I will have my first consult with Dr. Fisher On Dec

16th...

> and am 11 lbs from my goal weight)