Did anyone NOT tell their job about having surgery? How did that go? How long did you take off work?

I quite working earlier this year but, I worked for/with hubby and 3 other women. They all know I've been talking about it for years and they all know. I'll tell anyone that asks. Judge if they want but I'm making a bold move to improve my quality of life.

I had surgery 11/19 and am going back to work tomorrow. My only concern is how I am going to get all my fluids and protein in while being busy all day and I can only take sips at a time. I have a "desk" job but I am in a lot of meetings most days. Has anyone else run in to this?

Alexa take your protein shake with or water bottle to meeting ...

@@TrimTrekker I have thought about the 2nd part of your message above too! I don't plan on telling anyone until I have achieved some level of success. There are many people I know that could benefit from living a healthier lifestyle and loosing weight. I chose this path because I had literally tried everything else and saw this as my last hope. I hope I can help others who may benefit from this as well.

I told my employer. Taking FMLA. Only specific individuals know what type of surgery I'm having. HR that is. Taking 2 weeks off. Can't wait!

I had surgery 11/19 and am going back to work tomorrow. My only concern is how I am going to get all my fluids and protein in while being busy all day and I can only take sips at a time. I have a "desk" job but I am in a lot of meetings most days. Has anyone else run in to this?

Have not had surgery, yet! Tell us how your first day back works for you! Good luck and congratulations!

I didn't tell...I had sleeve last Thursday, Nov 20th and I came back to work today!

Just a little discomfort...I find it's best than being at home thinking of food. Thank God for office/desk jobs!

Have not had surgery, yet! Tell us how your first day back works for you! Good luck and congratulations!

Day back to work went great! I was a little worn out from getting ready this morning, but once I made it to work I was great the rest of the day! Much better than I expected! Had several meetings and took my water/protein drink with me but I still don't think I got in enough fluid. I cannot stand the clear protein drinks. I have tried many different ways but so far I can't drink a lot. They leave a terrible feeling in my mouth after drinking them. So other than that it is great. Helped me to feel back to "normal" again!

I didn't tell...I had sleeve last Thursday, Nov 20th and I came back to work today!

Just a little discomfort...I find it's best than being at home thinking of food. Thank God for office/desk jobs!

I have a desk job too, hopefully I will do as well as you

I didn't tell...I had sleeve last Thursday, Nov 20th and I came back to work today!

Just a little discomfort...I find it's best than being at home thinking of food. Thank God for office/desk jobs!

Discomfort in what way?

My good friend/co-worker and I are going to Tijuana for VSG on Dec. 19. When requesting time off from work we were told we couldn't be gone at the same time.

SO... We booked it anyways and are going over xmas break when the office is closed for 2 weeks...Happy New Year;)

That's so cool! Wish I had a buddy to go with me. Good luck to you both on your journey to a healthier life.

Only two more months for me to begin my journey!!

I told work I had hernia surgery.

This is so funny to me because I was thinking of telling work I have that too.

This is so funny to me because I was thinking of telling work I have that too.

I am not telling them about my hernia, sleep apnea, athlete feet, or ingrown toenail! I am just taking a week off around a holiday and go back to work eating much lighter!

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.