Well I'm new to this forum, but saw your post and thought I'd chime in. You are most likely covered under FMLA. If your company falls under those regulations, I would contact HR. I would even explore the date next week, if you fall under FMLA, they really can't refuse you with an off-work order from the Dr. If you were able to get in next week, then you for sure would still have your insurance. Just a thought from someone who always has to hang up those legal notices in the breakroom.

I am new to this OH site and just wanted to let you know that i will pray for you.  I too am a member of AA and know that I am going to really need the program more as i undergo my RNY surgery on Oct. 15, 2012.   I feel that i am in very good spiritual condition at this point in my life but am in need of a new sponsor to help guide me along the way.  I know that I cannot do this alone and i need my Higher Power .....God.... to be there along with the other women and men in the program. 

Thank you for posting this and i will continue to pray for you and her.  Thank you again,
Susie

Sweetie,
Take some very deep breaths, and blow them out through your mouth very slowly.  I understand.  I have been there many times, and totally understand.

Let me remind you of some very important Truths about what is going on in your life right now.  First, God loves you very, very much.  No matter what happens, His love never ends.  Second, He knows about every single detail of what you posted about your job and the surgery.  He's known all along.  Third, God has this matter in His hands, along with every single detail of your life, inside and out.  Fourth, He will take care of working things out for good.  It may not seem good right now, but it will work out.  Romans promises that.  Fifth, He will provide for you and your family, no matter what happens with the job and layoffs.  I know it's hard to believe, or accept some, or all of these things.  But, trust me.  Everything I have said it true.  I have experienced all of it, including when it came to getting my surgery done.  God worked out all the details in His time for His glory.

I had a rather emotionally stressful day today.  Nothing as big as the scheduling of surgery and possibly losing me job.  But, I am glad that God loves me and that He has things under His control.

Hugs,
Trish

 Accountability Is Scriptural James 5:13-16   There are plenty of biblical directives about making ourselves accountable to one another. But for many, the idea of revealing personal information seems restrictive or even an invasion of privacy. Such confession seems a hindrance to the pursuit of pleasure, prosperity, and prestige. Most people prefer to keep to themselves and not involve others in their business.   The Bible, however, makes it clear that Christians are to support each other in this regard: "Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed" (James 5:16).   Accountability in the body of Christ is a biblical principle. Church members take direction from their pastor (Heb. 13:17). Paul tells us to be subject one to another (Eph. 5:21). Yet he was answerable to the church (Acts 14:27), just as Timothy was subordinate to him (1 Tim. 4:13-16). The apostles were certainly under the authority of Jesus (Luke 10), even as Jesus was subject to the Father (John 8:28-29). Of course, the Bible tells us that the whole church is obedient to the Lord Jesus Christ (Eph. 5:24). Regardless of one's position, everybody is accountable to somebody. And this holds true for the entire family of faith--from the congregation to the ministers to Jesus Himself, who served God the Father.   People avoid accountability for various reasons, including pride, ignorance, fear, and self-reliance. This is a dangerous approach to life. Our Enemy knows our weaknesses and how to exploit them. But we can prevail with the support of friends. There is strength in the body of Christ

I pray her heart is open to a wonderful learning relationship with her. I probably will be AWOL for a little bit, lungs are funky again, I get so tired of this. Sick and tired of being sick and tired, I know you you've been there too.