2 Things... Weight Gain before tt and Time off Work

Ok, I'm finally scheduled for my TT on Aug 22. I've been wrestling with this for a lot of years and I've finally made the choice, been through all that I had to get through with planning, money stuff, convincing loved ones that this is a GOOD thing, got the good insurance to cover it... Now this. I found out from my HR dept at work today that any medical time off past 7 CALENDAR days, and I'll be removed from the payroll. Company policy. Medically necessary or not. Doc notes or not. I will, however be eligible for rehire when I'm medically able to return to work... I get to start all over again. No insurance for another 3 months, no other bennies for another year. I've been in my position for 7 months, so I don't qualify for medical leave at this point. You may ask why I don't just wait the 4 months out as I've waited this long (7 yrs). The answer is simple... I don't want to, I'm ready NOW. All I needed was 2 weeks of work time.. the weekends are MINE and should NOT be counted by THEM!!! So there's my BIG frustration of the day. Also, when I decided to schedule my TT included in the paperwork was a document stating that if I cancelled, I'd be responsible for the cost of the room and other expenses incurred. I think the time was 30 days, I'll have to check on that. I gave my boss notice, she submitted it to HR but by the time they got back to us... I think it's too late. I'm having it done, I'll figure out the rest as it comes. Did I mention that I work for a huge Home Medical supply and Equipment company? Yeah... I just wanted to put this out there as these are things to consider when you start to plan for your procedures. Oh, I've also gained 6 pounds since my consult. I was a light smoker, and know I shouldn't smoke at all so I stopped. Cold turkey. BAM!!! 6 pounds!!! Does anyone think this will be a problem?

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