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Did anyone NOT tell their job about surgery?

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By VGB, in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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AJP1243    46

AJP1243
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So far I have got away with not having to tell them anything. But my one manager will probably ask because that is the type of person she is. Very nosey so she can gossip about people.

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heav85    123

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I work at a public library, its only part time so I am taking off on my own time missing hours and such. But I have told my boss, her assistant and another co worker who was the substitute assistant while the other assistant was out. lol. I secretly had some books about the surgery ordered and some of the ladies that work back here with me were talking about it and how they wouldn't have it done and how scary it is. I felt some negative vibes so IDK what to do. My job requires me to lift 20-25lb boxes of books some days. Should I tell them I'm having gallbladder surgery or hernia surgery or what? Plus I'll be losing weight and they will be suspcious.

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downsizingdiva    460

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I work at a public library, its only part time so I am taking off on my own time missing hours and such. But I have told my boss, her assistant and another co worker who was the substitute assistant while the other assistant was out. lol. I secretly had some books about the surgery ordered and some of the ladies that work back here with me were talking about it and how they wouldn't have it done and how scary it is. I felt some negative vibes so IDK what to do. My job requires me to lift 20-25lb boxes of books some days. Should I tell them I'm having gallbladder surgery or hernia surgery or what? Plus I'll be losing weight and they will be suspcious.

My opinion, none of their business, I'd keep it to myself...enjoy the journey! :)

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VSGAnn2014    12,992

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Telling people you had gallbladder surgery sounds great to me. It would explain perfectly how you can't lift much for ... as long as you decide to tell 'em you can't lift much.

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heav85    123

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Telling people you had gallbladder surgery sounds great to me. It would explain perfectly how you can't lift much for ... as long as you decide to tell 'em you can't lift much.

Yea I am probably gonna have to have help lifting some stuff... I'll just have to tell a few people to put stuff where I can get to it. lol. Is it ok to bend over?

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LiaNani73    11

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I do not have a date yet, goal is January. I have been open to my job and co-workers about my surgery. I work in medical so I believe it will help me to get this in their heads that I am having weight loss surgery, if problems do arise and I am unable to work or work less, I believe they will have a easier time processing it. IMO :)

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mclorrie    219

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I was open with my boss & a few co-workers and they've all been very supportive! I don't feel bad when I have to leave early for an appointment, because my boss told me "whatever I need!" I feel so blessed to work for the company, & the people I work for! No surgery date for me yet, after this month I still have three more doctor supervised appointments. I'm looking forward to the day I get to announce my surgery date! :-)

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downsizingdiva    460

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I didn't tell work. It worked out fine. I deserved some time off anyway.

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kp1971us    31

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I am a teacher, so I had to let my principal know, but I just told him I was having surgery - I didn't figure it was any of his business as to what kind of surgery I was having. I did tell the other teachers in my department - we are all friends and very close, so I wanted their support. I haven't started my preop diet yet, so I don't know if I'll get a lot of questions. Also, I'll have to tell my students since I'm going to be out 8 days, but I'm not sure yet how much I'll tell them - I teach high school btw.

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gilit    2

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Hi,

I am in the same situation. I am getting sleeved on 2/25 and have not told anyone- the only person who knows is my husband. Anyway, I am a middle school teacher in a private school. It's a bit of a fish bowl...everyone knows everyone's business. I have 40+ days in my sick bank....just going to use them. Don't plan in saying anything.

Best of luck!

G

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artblitz    21

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I have told a few people but not HR. Just taking off some time. It is really no one's business. I do not need to be replaced. I teach at the university level and my courses are done.

Helen

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heav85    123

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Yea I told the boss her assistant and one other person. No one's business

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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