Telling Kids? (Teacher)

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

How do I explain to my students (range from 4-11 in my after school class, floater for 12m-5y)? Theyre NOSEY! hehe

[Afro_Cyster 74]

Tell them that you are trying to get healthier so that they can have a good role model. I'm not sure what you teach, but you can also involve them in your new healthy eating habits. Include them in your new life change without giving them specifics.

[PEvette 297]

I'm a teach 5th graders....depending on the age just tell them, they're heard of it before, with the 4 year olds just say you are on a diet...they'll just keep you on track...

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

I dont really teach much other than basics (numbers, alphabet, animals, basic spanish/ASL, attempt manners lol) things to the younger classes and my a/s class is more for homework/relaxing activities. I talked with my bosses and they said that the wl is from eating right and working out, which is a great idea. However, I KNOW theyre going to ask about being out 2 weeks. Bosses said vacation, but do I lie to them and make up stories or...? Like I said, my kids are NOSEYYYYYY! Plus, parents will probably put 2 and 2 together between the drinks, being out, and wl and the kids will find out. Is there a 'kid friendly' version without it sounding like hey Im fat, but I shlopped my stomach and now Im better, then they get all "omg Im fat" lol I know it sounds weird but the way my aunt and uncle treated peoples weight made their (now 10 y/o, but its been for a few years now) daughter think shes fat and she obsesses over what she eats and her version of working out..

Perk though on a random note, EXCITED that after all this, the kids will stop asking "Miss Ashlee, why is your tushy so big?" Children really do say the darndest things lol!

[Amanda 3.0 140]

What would you tell them if you were getting a hysterectomy? I am assuming something vague, yet not a lie?

I would keep it very vague. Maybe just say you had to have your tummy fixed.

[Melly 0]

I say tell them that you were on vacation and didn't go anywhere then redirect them to talk about themselves.

[sunnyd 32]

I also teach (4th grade). I don't think you need to go into detail with them. My students know I'm trying to get healthier by eating better and working out, which is true as well. I just leave out the surgery part, which I don't think is their or their families business. I was out 5 weeks for surgery and hernia repair and still didn't tell them. In fact only a few of my close friends on staff know. Everyone is different though on how they handle these details and if you feel better being completely open about your surgery then go for it. Wishing you all the best with your surgery!

[SecretStarr82 4]

I have to admit I did lie... I told people I had my gallbladder removed. As far as the eating- I just say that greasy and sweet foods dont agree with me right now so I have been eating much healthier. I dont really eat around anyone and when people offer me things I just say no thank you, I dont want my stomach to hurt. I have been posting things on Facebook about got to the gym and how Im determined to lose weight. I just feel its none of anyones business and I dont really want to hear peoples opinions. I do have to admit I have a friend that had gastric about a year ago and I feel guilty about keeping this from her but she has a big mouth!

[overboard 5]

I teach 2nd grade. I had WLS over the summer. Not one kid in my class has noticed the weight loss. I am open with everyone else. But, didn't want to discuss it with the kids. They know I eat healthy food and don't drink coffee and soda.