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I didn't tell my coworkers I had WLS. I've had comments that I look good, that they've noticed I lost weight or that classic Southern comment "You look well rested."

My favorite was today: Somebody just told me to be careful because I'm loosing weight too fast!

I assured him I am working with a nutritionist.

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I didn't tell anyone at work either and when I get those type of comments I just say " I feel wonderful, thanks!" :D

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:) I'm the same -- never told coworkers about surgery, and when they compliment me I say thanks I'm working really hard. The weirdest thing I had was a few weeks ago an older and more senior coworker (female) said "So what size do you wear now?"

I was so flabbergasted I think I made a face at her :/ and THEN she started guessing my pant size. And no, this was certainly never a topic of conversation with me and my coworkers at my higher weights! omg! So funny!

I was polite but I walked the hell out of the room. It's hilarious to me that she thought that would be up for discussion! I know she didn't mean any harm, and she is a very grandmotherly type, but come ON. Totally. Inappropriate! LOL

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:) I'm the same -- never told coworkers about surgery, and when they compliment me I say thanks I'm working really hard. The weirdest thing I had was a few weeks ago an older and more senior coworker (female) said "So what size do you wear now?" I was so flabbergasted I think I made a face at her :/ and THEN she started guessing my pant size. And no, this was certainly never a topic of conversation with me and my coworkers at my higher weights! omg! So funny! I was polite but I walked the hell out of the room. It's hilarious to me that she thought that would be up for discussion! I know she didn't mean any harm, and she is a very grandmotherly type, but come ON. Totally. Inappropriate! LOL

I can't believe that!!! LOL!

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My boss is constantly telling me "you are losing so much weight Ive noticed you eating healthier but the weight is just dropping too quick" she tried to trick me she asked me one day as I was leaving "so besides your hernial repair you got the gastric bypass right m" I wanted to yell and say noooo the sleeve but I just corrected her and told her I never said I got wls. Which I did get a hernia repair but she is so critical so I don't care to tell her that I did get the gastric sleeve. She is very annoying.

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My boss is constantly telling me "you are losing so much weight Ive noticed you eating healthier but the weight is just dropping too quick" she tried to trick me she asked me one day as I was leaving "so besides your hernial repair you got the gastric bypass right m" I wanted to yell and say noooo the sleeve but I just corrected her and told her I never said I got wls. Which I did get a hernia repair but she is so critical so I don't care to tell her that I did get the gastric sleeve. She is very annoying.

I like your response. On Friday, someone at work asked me flat out if I had WLS and I told the truth - but wished I hadn't because it will be all over the office now and I'm hoping there won't be a lot of comments.

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I like your response. On Friday, someone at work asked me flat out if I had WLS and I told the truth - but wished I hadn't because it will be all over the office now and I'm hoping there won't be a lot of comments.

Hopefully there won't be a lot of comments. I don't mind telling people that I know are not going to be judgmental and make dumb comments, that's why I've told only told selected people but at work no one knows and I plan to keep it that way.

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Hopefully there won't be a lot of comments. I don't mind telling people that I know are not going to be judgmental and make dumb comments, that's why I've told only told selected people but at work no one knows and I plan to keep it that way.

I'm still in the process of getting my surgery approved, but I've told several people at work and none of them said anything negative.. its good to have as much support as possible. Plus, i am way past the point where i care what people think anymore.

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The only people that know I am getting this is my son and husband.

I've discussed having the surgery with a close friend but she doesn't even know I'm getting sleeved on April 11th.

I am not telling anyone at work..these people can be so freaking nosey about others personal lives.

I just took PTO for 8 days and leaving it at that...when they start asking "duh, how you losing the weight" I plan on saying I'm on medifast & leave a couple of packets on my desk for the mosey as@&s!

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The only people that know I am getting this is my son and husband. I've discussed having the surgery with a close friend but she doesn't even know I'm getting sleeved on April 11th. I am not telling anyone at work..these people can be so freaking nosey about others personal lives. I just took PTO for 8 days and leaving it at that...when they start asking "duh, how you losing the weight" I plan on saying I'm on medifast & leave a couple of packets on my desk for the mosey as@&s!

Yup I tell them I'm cutting everything in half staying away from carbs sugar sodas all the bad stuff which is true =)

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I work part-time mostly from home but am in the office once or twice a month. I told my boss and a few work friends before. They sent me flowers! After surgery, I pretty much told everyone on Fb because people were worries something was really wrong with me. I have had tons of positive comments and Lord of support, and not one single negative comment. I explained I'm doing this so I can stay healthy and avoid the diabetes and heart disease that run in my family, so I can be here for my husband and kids. It was no secret I was (am still technically ... only 10 days out, lol) obese ... so I figured why keep my solution to the problem a secret? I have actually has a half-dozen people approach me privately and say they're interested in having it done too.

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I work in a hospital and check in patients for surgery. I love to meet patients of my surgeon before they go to surgery. I always show them before pictures and they can never believe it. We have to weigh everyone day of surgery and I love to tell them "are you ready to never see this number again?" Gets them all so excited. Needless to say I tell everyone that's interested. Several people have approached me about it and it makes me feel good to help and encourage somebody. There will always be negativity but the good will always outweigh the bad.

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I work in a hospital and check in patients for surgery. I love to meet patients of my surgeon before they go to surgery. I always show them before pictures and they can never believe it. We have to weigh everyone day of surgery and I love to tell them "are you ready to never see this number again?" Gets them all so excited. Needless to say I tell everyone that's interested. Several people have approached me about it and it makes me feel good to help and encourage somebody. There will always be negativity but the good will always outweigh the bad.

Awwww ur so sweet!!! Can u be my nurse for my surgery? That would sure make me feel really comfortable and at ease :)

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I work in a hospital and check in patients for surgery. I love to meet patients of my surgeon before they go to surgery. I always show them before pictures and they can never believe it. We have to weigh everyone day of surgery and I love to tell them "are you ready to never see this number again?" Gets them all so excited. Needless to say I tell everyone that's interested. Several people have approached me about it and it makes me feel good to help and encourage somebody. There will always be negativity but the good will always outweigh the bad.

Love your attitude!

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I work in a hospital and check in patients for surgery. I love to meet patients of my surgeon before they go to surgery. I always show them before pictures and they can never believe it. We have to weigh everyone day of surgery and I love to tell them "are you ready to never see this number again?" Gets them all so excited. Needless to say I tell everyone that's interested. Several people have approached me about it and it makes me feel good to help and encourage somebody. There will always be negativity but the good will always outweigh the bad.

Thanks for being so kind.

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