Brad77777

I've just told my wife, and my 2 bff's. Going to tell my employer that I need a couple of weeks off for Hiatal hernia surgery ,,, just don't want to have to deal with all the questions my employer will ask if I tell the absolute truth. My daughter lives across country so I've decided not to tell her,,, but not for the reasons you might suspect. I know that she would be supportive but would worry because she does not live here. Actually,, I want to surprise her. While I am doing this for me,,, my daughter, her children and husband are a great motivating factors in my decision to have WLS. As for everyone else,,, maybe I will tell them at some point,,, but for me right now,, it's no ones business except for my immediate support group.

Thank you for your input. We have similar circumstances as I too work from a home office but am expected to travel frequently. Good suggestions!!

Do you be a website or link which documents your journey that your would care to share. I have a very public profession and I am trying to get my head right about who to tell or what to tell them when asked.

No hernia repair needed.. or gallbladder removed.. but either is a good suggestion. Thank you for the input.

Since making the decision to get Gastric Bypass surgery I've been on a mission. In eight weeks I've successfully been able to lose 5% of my body weight and am hoping to receive a surgery date soon. I can't wait to become healthy. For reasons I actually do not fully understand,, I am electing to keep my surgery private and I intend to tell only a few select people whom I know will not judge me and will only be supportive of my decision. The decision to be secretive about my surgery is presenting a problem as I am a very honest person. I don't want to lie but on the other hand, I don't think it is anyone's business either. Am I dumb for thinking this way? Anybody else feel similar? If so,, what would you say to your employer or others who may inquire about the two weeks down time needed after surgery?

Thank you so much for the article you attached to your post. I am 58 pre-op, entered the program at 288 and currently at 270. Hoping to get a surgery date soon. I found your article to be very informative and encourage anyone to take the time to read it. Thank you!