What Do You Tell People?

[ElaineB 207]

I have told a select handful of people. As far as I'm concerned, this is not an integrity or an honesty issue. I don't feel I owe anyone anything. It is my protected health information. To me this is no different than any other deeply personal, private information about my body. If I want to tell about WLS, my sex life, my last GYN appointment, or my financials, I will. If I don't, I won't. I don't think there is a wrong approach because this information is mine to divulge or not as I see fit. I personally have felt more inclined to share with people I know have had it, or who are struggling with the same issues. I have not told my boss, but she knows I've had WLS (long story). I refuse to give her the satisfaction of making a "confession". It's none of her business and I don't want to discuss it with her. Period. A co-worker who had bypass 5 days prior to my sleeve found out boss lady was talking about it and called her at work and reprimanded her for it. Lol. So do what you want. I support you all!!

Usually not such a diplomat.

[Kasey Parker 31]

I've told some of my coworkers I plan to get it done, because they are like my second family. My mom and sister know but I'm going to have a hard time telling my dad because he's very old fashioned and don't believe it. I lost 120lbs on my own over 2 years ago by severely restrict lay myself and exercising 3hrs. A day, needless to say I put 90lbs back on. A lot of people thought I had surgery then, but if they ask this time I'm not afraid to tell them.