I was very nervous about telling people about my surgery. Even to the point I was deciding whether or not to lie about it. I had already told my husband, family and a few close friends and my boss, but no one else. The problem is I have a job that requires lifting, so I have to take 6-8 weeks off work. I knew I would have to give some explanation to my coworkers, at least the ones in my department. I decided I didn't want to lie and I would just tell them the truth. I was prepared for some backlash and negative opinions. I was prepared to explain the surgery and why I thought it was what I needed to so to be healthy. Turns out...everyone was very positive and encouraging. Coworkers even said they are excited for me. They know how I have struggled and are happy that I am excited and ready to commit to a drastic change to be healthy. It made me feel a lot better to be honest especially with such positive reactions! :-)

prepared for negative opinions. everyone was very positive and encouraging.

LisaDM

love those surprises we sometimes receive from OP

sometimes WE expect the worst from others

son of a gun, turns out we can be "pleasantly" mistaken

"hope for the best, but plan for the worst"

BTW....................

I made a mistake once - I thought I was wrong!!!

enjoy your couple of months off post WLS

plenty of rest and sssssips of Water et al

good luck

speedy recovery

kathy

The few co-workers I have told have been surprisingly supportive as well. It's great when people surprise you!

I work at a group home so I only have three coworkers I see everyday. they have been some of the MOST supportive people I've told. I eat dinner at work and my coworker goes above and beyond to make sure we're having healthy, well balanced meals. my clients got put on a healthier diet unknowingly because of me. so everyone has lost weight! haha.

That's great news!!!!

I am one of those who has kept it rather quiet--not even my family knows.....but I did tell my inlaws....didn't want my SIL who struggles with her weight to think I found some magic cure......They are so very supportive.......and with any luck I've planted a seed; perhaps given my SIL some hope....