Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

What to tell work people



Recommended Posts

I'm going into surgery and although my boss knows why I'm going in my fiancée is having the two days off for it to take me down. But he had told them I'm having surgery but I don't want them To know why ' date=' did anyone say different to what they were going in for. It's just I don't want everyone knowing and he works for his uncle so hence everyone on his side of family will know and I feel uncomfortable Bout that. Any ideas[/quote']

Originally I told people it was to has some esophageal scar tissue cleaned up, which was partially true. Later I did come clean with the whole thing.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I hope you were clear about your feelings with your fiancee because I didn't think I needed to tell my hubby that I would rather his whole damn work knew but he told them anyway! I was less than pleased.... ;)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I haven't told anyone at work, but if I have to, I plan on saying I had a hernia repaired.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

All the girls in my office are doing shakes, Jenny Craig, weight watchers soooo my 2 weeks pre op on the shakes are covered and then I will say I went right into an Atkins plan. My feeling is this is personal. No need to tell everyone so I can hear their opinions. Only a very small handful of ppl know and I'm happy with that

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I told my boss, but only because we're friends. It isn't anyone else's business.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Female plumbing problems usually stops questions :). Stomach is plumbing!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I told everyone I had my gallbladder out and my old lap band out with scar tissue. All not a lie. I did get the band removed with the scar tissue. I just didn't give the technical term .lol I feel its too personal to share with everyone.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The only people who know is my hubby and my Nurse Practiciner. No one elses business. When I was actively losing and people who would ask how- My line was "I am eating less and moving more--I hope I can keep it off this time". Worked everytime. And it was so true. Now that I'm losing again --slowly-- no one has noticed yet. Love Love wear smaller clothes. Good Luck

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

you could really tell them anything from having your tonsils out (accounts for sudden weight loss) to gallblader surgery. Anything believable is fine, and then, this one is less comfortable but there is always the option to not disclose anything, because really, you don't have too.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I took a week of vacation and didn't tell anyone at work anything ... I started months prior a high Protein diet with Protein Shakes ... And going to the gym 4 times a week so they think my weight loss is attributed to eating well and working out ( which in a way it is )

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am having the exact same issue. I work in a factory where rumors spread fast & die slow. They gossip about EVERYTHING from what people eat for lunch to if you are talking to a member of the opposite sex you MUST be secret lovers!! Lol. Sad but true! Sooo.. I am going with the gall bladder excuse because not saying anything is NOT an option. :). But... I do like the female plumbing reason also.... Maybe I'll say both & really confuse everyone! Haha. Good luck to everyone!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • BeanitoDiego

      I changed my profile image to a molecule of protein. Why? Because I am certain that it saved my life.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • eclarke

      Two years out. Lost 120 , regained 5 lbs. Recently has a bout of Norovirus, lost 7 pounds in two days. Now my stomach feels like it did right after my surgery. Sore, sensitive to even water.  Anyone out there have a similar experience?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KeeWee

      It's been 10 long years! Here is my VSG weight loss surgiversary update..
      https://www.ae1bmerchme.com/post/10-year-surgiversary-update-for-2024 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×