I have told all my friends and family that I care about that I'm having the sleeve done in August but when it comes to work it's a different story. I reckon I'm going to need 2 weeks off for the procedure in total for which i will have a medical cert but I work in the kind of office where everybody will be asking where I've been and how I'm feeling. Don't get me wrong, it's lovely that people will wana know im ok but I'm really not comfortable telling people I've under gone something so radical. I'm from Ireland and its not common to do this here at all. I know honestly is the best policy but its such a huge thing to undertake that the last thing I want is everyone asking a million questions. SO.... Has anybody else here explained the sick leave from work by saying they had some other stomach related surgery other than WLS which can also explain the subsequent weight loss. Would really really appreciate advice on this as I'm getting really anxious about what I'm going to tell everyone. Thanks xxx

I will say what I always say in these threads, my advice is to chose discretion or chose honesty. My advice is never willingly and actively lie. Either tell the truth or say nothing.

A lie leads you down a slippery slope and ultimately can compromise your integrity. Value your integrity, you may need it in the future, especially in the work place.

I completely respect anyone's decision not to say anything, not to tell anyone they don't care to tell, just like I can completely respect those who tell all. But lying? No. Just don't. Few people value and respect those they discover to be liars.

I think it's fair and honest to say you are having personal issues and while you appreciate the concern, you'd rather not go into detail.

No further explanation needed.

Actually, I believe lipstickLady's true words are.. Tell 'em to f'off and mind their own business.

You don't have to tell anyone anything you don't want to tell them. It's that simple.

One word of advice, please don't say you are having your gallbladder out......in some cases VSG'ers have to have that surgery later on.......that would be a bit difficult to explain if you told them you already had it out......Good luck whatever you decide (I'll keep it to myself, and haven't a clue what to tell people either)

Actually, I believe lipstickLady's true words are.. Tell 'em to f'off and mind their own business.

You don't have to tell anyone anything you don't want to tell them. It's that simple.

You know me so well!

I'm telling my clients that I'm having a hernia fixed. I'm telling my co-workers the truth. They know how I eat and will notice the pre-op diet. I don't think I care if people know when I start losing. It's a personal choice, and I don't want to explain myself. The people I work with have been very supportive.