Chris,


I think it is a personal choice, But I know when I was 1st diag it was overwhelming to say the LEAST !And my employer was good they knew my mind was not where it needed to be for them as I just found out and needed time so they gave me the time ..ANd I needed it ..that was Jan 23 and I had sugery feb 9th . I was lucky and my husband was employed and also the main "bread winner" . You do have a mixed bag of emotions and NO one is ever GONNA BE OK with all of this and different days bring different thoughts. It is good to hear that you mostly have a positive attitude though , that is very important. Maybe taking a week or so off before surgery is what you need to get your head together. Again it is a personal choice. I know for me I needed it. Sounds to me as though we had a similar diag as well. I hope that you can take some time to take this all in and not have to stress about any extra things !


Shar