What should I do?

I am about 1 month out from surgery and I need to see my doctor but I just started a new job this week. I am a temp there and wants to get hired on full time. I work about 30 min away from where the office so leaving on luch break will not do it. What should I do?

Just tell them that you forgot to mention it in the interview but this appointment was set up before you were hired.  Good luck

It is very hard to juggle work family and dr appts However, putting ourself  last is how we became over weight to start with......try to make a early appt or a very late appt . Tell your new employer you need to go in late or leave early one day and also let you employer know you are willing to make up the time.  Tell them you had surgery if you have too and need follow up appts.  You do not have to explain what kind of surgery. Hope this helps 

You are going to need to do your follow-up appointments. You won't need many, but you will need to go. It's a commitment you made to yourself and your program. I absolutely understand about not wanting to cause a problem with your job. As others have suggested, I'd let them know that you have a follow-up appointment and if necessary would be glad to work later if necessary to make sure they get the help they need. 

Wishing you all the best as you take care of yourself for the short and long term.

I would let them know asap that you have a medical appt that cannot be resheduled...

Best wishes!

I agree with all of the above posters. I am not sure what kind of hours you work and what the hours of operation are for your company but offer to work through lunch maybe or stay late/come in early if thats all possible. They will at least see that you are trying. Good Luck

I agree...we must go to our appointments

Problem: I have a pre set dr.s apppt that i must attend
Solution: I'd be more than willing to come in early and /or work late that day

Thank You

Take care of yourself first and foremost or else you'll end up being no help to anyone. Offer to make up the time with shorter lunch breaks or whathave you. You can always reschedule but make sure you keep these appointments as close to Dr. Mac's suggested times as you can.

- Iris

You should talk with them and see if there is anything you can work out.  BTW.. I am from Nashville too.  And my maiden name is Hedgepeth.  Do you know a Tony (Anthony) Hedgepeth?  We went to school together.

Kelly