Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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krimicri 11/20/2010

I got called into my bosses office yesterday to find out that my job is becoming PT in January. There are other options available but I'm still freaking out. There is another FT position that he's kinda steering me towards and kind of paving the way for me to get, but nothing is a guarantee. I have much love and respect for my boss, I know he likes me and is doing what he can to protect/help me, like keeping the posting from going public so I have the best chance of getting the new position.. wish me luck..

I've posted in the past that I DON'T eat when I'm stressed and I'm really stressed out by this.. coincidentally I lost 3 lbs this week. lol

I will do my best to make sure I do what I have to do to make sure I stay healthy in this stressful time. Just need reinforcements that things will work out.. not like anyone knows, but I need some encouragement.

Krista

deleted_user 11/20/2010

Eating related stress not related, do something nice for you. Draw a candlelight bath with your favorite music, drive to a pretty walking spot, etc.

Pamper yourself, just to keep your inner kid happy! Good Luck!

deleted_user 11/20/2010

That sucks! I wish you the best! I'll be sending positive thoughts your way!!!
hang in there!

deleted_user 11/20/2010

K sorry to hear your problem. Just thought I'd remind you how different you are from when you started here. I mean, for me looking for a job as a fat slob was getting tougher by the pound. I'm actually persuing the last career chang of my life now that I fit in the world
again. Something I never would have considered as a big boy!

Anyway beautiful girl, you know what I mean!

Luvin U Lu

krimicri 11/20/2010

LOL Brett, you know, you must be reading my mind because the first thing that went through my head is, 'Oh well, at least I'm skinnier now and pretty and shouldn't have trouble finding a new job.' So funny! Thanks for the encouragement, both of you. :)

Krista

deleted_user 11/20/2010

Good Luck Krista!! I will be praying for you!

deleted_user 11/20/2010

Sending good vibes for a possitive outcome.
I have often thought on this 11 month journey and now being almost 3 weeks out from surgery... What other jobs are out there? Should I finally finish my education? Will I be taken more seriously as a normal sized person? I guess those are questions I will have to explore the answers to.
On the positive side, at least your position is not being cut completely, you have a chance at a different full time position, and best of all, you have plenty of time to look for something new if this doesn't fall into place. Good luck, it will all work out!

deleted_user 11/20/2010

Oh Krista, I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. I second everything Brett said. I mean you are a hottie! Who wouldn't hire you? And, now you have the energy and confidence to do whatever you want to do.

Look on the bright side: since you don't eat under stress you may loose more weight than usual. :-)) More seriously, you can look at this as a chance to recreate yourself. Maybe pursue a new line of work that you would enjoy more. Even if you stay in the same line of work, a new job is always good. It keeps us young. Learning new things and adjusting to new habits is good for the mind and the body. A fresh start can be so wonderful if you create it to be.

I bet when all is said and done you will look at all of this as a blessing. I know that may be hard to see now but believe it.

And, please do take care of yourself. Stay healthy and treat yourself like the princess that you are. :-))

-Jenny

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