I was off for 2.5 weeks and wanted to take an additonal week off and he would not extend it.     I am not sure what he would say if you asked on the front end.   I would ask him, all he can do is say no.  

Hi everyone!

I have been preparing myself for this journey for about 2 years and it is now getting toward reality time.  I am 59-1/2 years old, married, 3 grown children and work full time.  I am also a grandmother.

My surgery, which has recently changed from RNY to VSG due to finally getting approval from insurance, will be in August or September.   I live near Nashville in the northern/eastern part. 

Could anyone recommend a support group that meets on Saturdays or a week night north of Nashville?  I do have that requirement prior to surgery.  I have heard there is a group that meets at Hendersonville Hospital but I don't know if that information is current.  

Any tips, hints, advice, or just hellos would be most welcome.

Have a wonderful blessed day and weekend.

Kat70 

Can any former patients of doctor Dr Dyer tell me his policy on time off work?  I have over nine weeks of sick time banked but I can't use it without a Dr's statement.  I know they typically say three weeks for RNY, but if I wanted time to get use to the new life style would he write it for say five weeks?  Thanks!

I'll be there.

Thanks Karen. You're looking good too. Keep up the good work.