I work in a very small (and very gossipy) office. I know I will need to tell them something but I'm not sure what yet...and I have no idea how long I will be out.

So far, I'm thinking of telling them that I am having "some issues with my stomach" and that I may need surgery/may need part of my stomach removed. If they ask what it is I will simply say that I am really not comfortable talking about it in detail right now...and hope that will be sufficient.

Thoughts? What have you guys told your employer/coworkers?

Edited August 17, 201015 yr by TnT

As for me and my surgery, we will stay behind closed doors. I went through all this already with the Lap-Band. Once I started gaining weight back I suddenly realized I'd made a huge mistake in telling everyone I had WLS.

So with my new procedure, I'm going to tell them I'm having my band removed (which I am) and that is all. They do not need to know all the gory details. When they ask why I'm having my band removed I just tell them because its making me ill.. which is also the truth.

Then my plan for when they ask how I'm losing all kinds of weight again, I'll tell them I'm on the Atkins plan, which I will be. I'm starting already. It's really no one's business here at work what I'm doing. Firstly, I really don't think they care, and Secondly, if things go awry I don't want to feel like I owe any explanations. BTDT!! :001_rolleyes:

I've told my immediate family. No one at work knows and I'd like it to stay that way. Too much controversy, jealousy. I don't need negative attitudes.

I just told everyone I was taking a vacay and that's it!

I have chosen to keep it a secret with the except of my sister, mother and two close friends. I feel a little embarassed since my BMI is only 33 and paying out of pocket. I feel like a lot of people would ridicule me and my decision to persue WLS but I do have 75 pounds to lose and it is not going anywhere without surgery. I just kind of feel like it is nobodys business!

To newandimproved,

I too have a BMI of 33 and don't feel many will understand so I have only told my husband and daughters. It is so personal and as you said, nobodiy's business. Best of luck to you on your surgery. I am having the plication rather than the gastrectomy. You?

I am having the gastrectomy version......on Thursday!!!!! YIKES!!! Nerves are setting in. LOL...when is your surgery scheduled? Best of luck!

I am scheduled for Sept. 1 st. One week to go! Hope your surgery goes well and you have little pain. AND lose lots of weight!!! : ). I am going to TJ with Dr. Corvala. Whomis doing your surgery?

I am staying local with Dr Kim in Dallas. I will let you know how things turn out once I am back at home....good luck!

Brand new here, and just "started" my journey today. I am working in tandem with my insurance provider at each step. I am so nervous about what to tell work as well. Also, my sister-in-law had lap-band and she says it did not work for her, in fact she wants it removed and it trying to convince me to stop my journey.

I am 35 and have been overweight my entire life. My weight rules my life, everything I do I somehow have to think about my weight. I work in sales and I really feel people prefer to work with thinner women, not overweight women. I am not sure if they think I am lazy or what. I just want to lose this weight and make myself happy, I just do not feel my family will give me the support I really need.:001_tongue:

I originally was gonna tell my fellow employees, but now I'm saying "Atkins". Everybody has heard of Atkins, and knows it's a huge weight loss alternative.

My boss already knows, but that's kinda necessary considering all these Dr appts.