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I have only discussed w/ my two closest work pals.. Haven't told the boss yet.. And I don't think I will.. I am just going to proceed w filing my claim and off I go! I am doing this for me.. And feel like everyone does not need to know at this point.

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I was lucky because one of my coworkers had the surgery 2 years ago. She was very open about her surgery and everyone was very supportive, so I knew I would also get support at work.

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I was lucky because one of my coworkers had the surgery 2 years ago. She was very open about her surgery and everyone was very supportive, so I knew I would also get support at work.

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I am only telling the close fam as in my mom maybe my dad but I dont plan on telling any one other then that. I guess its because people in my life have alway said things about my weight from fam to doctors. So I guess in not telling any one and I dont plan on seeing the people I dont plan on telling for a while then when they do see the "new" me then frankly they can eat their words about saying I cant lose it! wow that sounded worse here then it does in my head. LOL

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understand perfectly Wanda. This process is hard enough with negativity around us. Tell those who you think will support you and just "show" the rest.

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I am only telling the close fam as in my mom maybe my dad but I dont plan on telling any one other then that. I guess its because people in my life have alway said things about my weight from fam to doctors. So I guess in not telling any one and I dont plan on seeing the people I dont plan on telling for a while then when they do see the "new" me then frankly they can eat their words about saying I cant lose it! wow that sounded worse here then it does in my head. LOL

That's right eat there words

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