Andrew - Come to find out I have a rather large hiatal hernia, which being self pay, i was very happy about since insurance covers that part of the surgery thus lowering my out of pocket expenses for the sleeve.
I also have chosen to tell people my leave is for the HH. I have worked here 14 years and never had to take a leave before, so it is all new to me - I never realized how many would ask me so many questions. There are two co-workers I have been friends with outside of work for many years and they do know that the sleeve is also happening. then my family knows and my best friend. That is it!
i have contemplated over this part for months now, even when I was just researching it was only my husband that i discussed this with. It wasn't until we were a go that I told those closest to me in the past few weeks.