So my first inclination was to keep quiet about my surgery here at work... but it seems that I can't quite do that!

First I started out telling a couple of people I really like and feel close to. Then it's just snowballed into more.

Just now, I was in the kitchen getting Water in my shaker container for my 'snack', and a young guy that works close to me - but we rarely do more than exchange pleasantries - was in the kitchen and started asking me about my shaker glass... I said I was having an afternoon Protein shake snack, and then he asked what kind of powder it was (He's a little body building type, cute as a button, and very hard bodied, so I'm sure he was just curious since I know he drinks Protein shakes all the time). I guess I didn't answer right away, as my mind was trying to process what to say, when he said "Is it Herbalife or something like that?"...

And I guess that irritated me (I'm on my pre-op, I get irritated easily right now hahaha) because he was just figuring I was doing some kind of weight loss miracle diet.

So I told him it was Bariatric Advantage... I could see the wheels turning in his head, trying to figure out if he recognized the brand... and then I just blurted out "Well actually I'm having weight loss surgery on Monday, and this is part of my pre-op diet" HAHAHA... there was a moment of silence, then he started asking me how long I'd be out of work, etc.

So I'm letting the proverbial 'cat out of the bag' here... What the hell, I'm going to start losing weight quickly (I hope!), on the heels of being out of the office for 1.5 weeks... might as well get it out there now, rather than have them talk about me.

I still haven't told me dad... ROFLMAO... there are some people I'll just wait until after surgery to tell

My kid isn't happy at all that I'm planning to have the surgery, but I'm not going to let her talk me out of it.

Mainly, she's worried that I might die as a result. Trust me, I wouldn't be doing this if I thought there was something I had to worry about.

I hope things go well at work for you.

Only 4 days left til your surgery!! =D

I did the same at work and was lucky to receive nothing but support and compliments. I wish the same for you!

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So my first inclination was to keep quiet about my surgery here at work... but it seems that I can't quite do that!

First I started out telling a couple of people I really like and feel close to. Then it's just snowballed into more.

Just now, I was in the kitchen getting Water in my shaker container for my 'snack', and a young guy that works close to me - but we rarely do more than exchange pleasantries - was in the kitchen and started asking me about my shaker glass... I said I was having an afternoon Protein shake snack, and then he asked what kind of powder it was (He's a little body building type, cute as a button, and very hard bodied, so I'm sure he was just curious since I know he drinks protein shakes all the time). I guess I didn't answer right away, as my mind was trying to process what to say, when he said "Is it Herbalife or something like that?"...

And I guess that irritated me (I'm on my pre-op, I get irritated easily right now hahaha) because he was just figuring I was doing some kind of weight loss miracle diet.

So I told him it was Bariatric Advantage... I could see the wheels turning in his head, trying to figure out if he recognized the brand... and then I just blurted out "Well actually I'm having weight loss surgery on Monday, and this is part of my pre-op diet" HAHAHA... there was a moment of silence, then he started asking me how long I'd be out of work, etc.

So I'm letting the proverbial 'cat out of the bag' here... What the hell, I'm going to start losing weight quickly (I hope!), on the heels of being out of the office for 1.5 weeks... might as well get it out there now, rather than have them talk about me.

I still haven't told me dad... ROFLMAO... there are some people I'll just wait until after surgery to tell

Yeah I had no idea even the UPS driver decided to get in on spreading the news of my pending sleeve. Then my aunt who has a weight problem proceeded to chat it up with people who know me but swears she did not tell them. But she did. The fact anyone discusses your weight at a dinner party which you are not present. Anyway was not prepared to be outed so quickly had no idea it would be news worthy. God I would make a terrible Kardashian lol people examining your every move. Just sad that even people who claim to love you can be insensitive. Oh well to hell with it. I am going to make the best of this life changing moment and hopefully shed insecurities and gain confidence. Thanks for sharing! Good luck stay in touch if you like.

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