I really don't want them to know im having WLS!

Yeah, I'm not telling them anything more than "minor surgery" - my co-workers already know I have GI issues, so I'll let them think it's related to that. I would also like to add that I don't really like my co-workers and if I told them the real reason they'd spend all day talking about it behind my back. Can you tell I'm looking for a different job?

Yeah' date=' I'm not telling them anything more than "minor surgery" - my co-workers already know I have GI issues, so I'll let them think it's related to that. I would also like to add that I don't really like my co-workers and if I told them the real reason they'd spend all day talking about it behind my back. Can you tell I'm looking for a different job? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

That really is the worst Bee I'm so sorry. Nothing like having work become high school all over again, huh?! Hope you find something new soon!!

I was just thinking of saying...'I am having a procedure that requires two weeks off from work'...and, leave it at that.

I was just thinking of saying...'I am having a procedure that requires two weeks off from work'...and, leave it at that.

That is all that is required of you ...

When they started noticing a slimmer me, I just said I am eating smaller portions, watching what I eat and exercising more. All very true statements ... no lies. I don't have to explain that I have a tool helping me.

Just like people don't have to share they use contacts to see better or inhalers to breathe better, you are not obligated to tell people your life story. Do what you feel comfortable with and don't let anyone here or there try to shame you into doing something you don't want to do.

Legally, you don't need to tell them anything. Doctors note that says you need two weeks off will do it and probably put you on medical leave for those 2 weeks. And then you're out.

HR and my store manager know at my work. Plus 2 coworkers. That's it!

Exactly! & I explain my weight loss by saying I'm doing a modified Atkins...more protein, fewer carbs, & portion control! All true!!,

I still try to deny my weight loss. Though I don't get many comments about it either.

But many people have noticed my better eating habits and I inspired my coworker to eat better as well

And now that I bought smaller pants, no one will notice! Lol

I have desk job. I'm returning after 1 week.

When i went on leave for my surgery my paperwork stated that I was having surgery. It didn't say what kind. When I returned my return to work slip just said abdominal surgery and no heavy lifting until the end if January. HR never asked what I had done.

Now I'm trying g to get aflac to pay me for being out for those 2 weeks. We shall see

Oh and I have a desk job. I was out from 12/10 and returned in 12/26. So 2 weeks.