My RNY was supposed to be Aug 23 but when my gall bladder was removed July 22 the surgeon did an EGD at the same time and found a nodule in my esophagus. I had it biopsied this past Tuesday and results really didn't tell much. I have to have an esophageal ultrasound this Tuesday Aug 17 to see how deep it goes and most likely to get more of a biopsy. The doctor who did the biopsy says that it's very small and thinks it's probably benign but can't be sure until more tests and I'll most likely have to have the tumor removed. How long will this push out my RNY? Anyone else out there with this same thing? How did it turn out? Was it benign or malignant? Did they end up finding more than the one tumor?

Meg

I just want to let you know how much this has touched me. A lot of people, mainly females, cannot even imagine what it would be like to lose or shave off all of their hair. So you taking this step not only shows that you are willing to help out but also make the statement that bald is still beautiful :).

On April 1st, 2008 I was finishing up my first year in college when I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. I went through chemotherapy and lost all of my hair. Rather than wearing a wig I proudly walked around with my head held high - and bald.

I just had a friend who settled an FMLA retaliation case with her employer in about two months.  I wouldn't wait--I'd get an attorney ASAP.  I'm sure there are many excellent ones who would represent you on contingency because of your cir****tances.

I hope your treatment is very effective and uneventful (well, as uneventful as chemo can be).  Hang in there--it's not unusual for survivors to have lots of drama right around diagnosis and treatment time.

This is horrendous...I am so sorry you are going through this. 

In regards to cobra, there is a new government subsidy that will take care of 2/3 of the bill.  Look into that before you sign any contracts with them!

Good luck, good health, and god bless you.

-Diane

Yep, I have been going through surgeries (haven't started chemo yet) and I submitted FMLA paperwork to my boss. We have a payroll management company that handles our workers comp and health insurance. It was at their recommendation that I submit the FMLA paperwork even if I didn't need to take off more than a couple of hours at a time. My boss sent me an email that he wanted to discuss it with me before he signed it. I let him know that it was a requirement but that I didn't anticipate taking off any more time than I could make up as I knew my job needed my full attention.

Friday afternoon he calls me in his office and says he is letting me go as I am no longer a fit for the company. I have been there for 7 years. I was the only employee for almost a year. I helped grow the company from $5 million a year to almost $17 million. I asked him how I could no longer have any value. He just shrugged his shoulders and said it is what it is. They are offering me a severance package but all I know at this point is they are continuing my insurange for 3 months. Big Whoop! I'm just beginning chemo which will last 3 months alone. I guess I'll have to go on cobra after the 3 months.

I used to have tremendous respect for my boss and we were good friends as well. His father died unexpectedlt last year and he got very cold hearted. I think he is upset brcause I can't be there for him as I have my own issues to deal with. I want to sue the pants off of him and may just do that. I'll wait until after the severance runs out first!