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I have kept out pretty private I did not feel like answering questions or people watching to see what I am eating. now I have to figure out what to tell people at work why i was out a week. my best friend at work who does know said my friends at work have been asking about me. i think i will say i had a hernia repairs which i really did. i just told my brother yesterday I had the surgery 4/4 he was do happy for me and watched the operation on you tube. I decided I will pick and choose carefully who I tell I am going back to work wed

You can also say you had gallbladder surgery or ulcer repair. It will explain why you're not hungry and why you may be tender in the middle. Good luck!

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I started telling everyone but now I wish I was selective. I've been pretty open with those I've told. I find myself defendig my deicision to those who think I could have done it the good Old Fashion way. I shouldn't feel like I have to defend my decision.

I usually say I'm saving my LIFE!! or I was headed to a life in a wheelchair!!

Ugh!

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I was pretty open with my surgery, I work in a very small store an knew I wasn't going to be able to keep it a secret. we've all been together for 7 years and I didnt want to lie about losing weight, I'm not ashamed of my surgery. I went with the attitude, "don't like it shut up" everyone was supportive and I haven't heard one negative word from anyone. Also people know I'm outspoken so I would just tell them to kiss my a$$ if they has anything negative to say :-D. Only my MIL had something to say, telling me all the horror stories about her sisters best friend cousins mom. Y'all know what I'm talking About. You've heard those stories.

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