after all the waiting it's almost here

I have surgery date for August 11, I am scared but mostly happy. My main concern is I just started a new job and am not sure how to proceed with telling them, I am a very honest person, but from what I read here some people have very bad reactions to wls. I wish they could understand I need to do this for health reasons, not cosmetic!

Judy, first of all, congratulations on getting a surgery date. You do need to tell your employer that you need and say NEED to have surgery. They do not need nor are they entitled to know what you are having done. Explain to them that it is essential that you have this surgery, your health depends upon it. It's all true. There are HIPPA regulations set up by the federal government that prohibits anyone from knowing your medical facts unnecessarily. Unless you care to share with them what you are having done you do not need to tell them. Are you having Lap or Open. If you are having lap you may only be out of work a week or two. Open is usually 6-8 weeks depending on what you do for a living. I hope and pray all goes well for you in the employment situation and also with the surgery. May surgery date is August 6th. I am blessed. Good luck Suzza