Telling co-workers!

[Melissayw816 62]

Hello everyone, I'm faced with a dilemma I work at the hospital where I'm getting my sleeve and I haven't said not one word about it to my co workers. They saw the email that they need coverage for my leave of absence and already are asking questions. ..I just said"Oh I'm having surgery" but on surgery day they will see...what I'm there for. If asked, should I just tell them or let them find out themselves

Edited September 17, 2014 by Melissayw816

[JanetPRN 496]

I, too, work for the hospital where I had my surgery. Even though we have strict privacy laws/ rules, I decided to tell my coworkers about my surgery. I preferred to eliminate the inevitable whispers before it started. Keeping secrets is hard work. Dealing with this topic head on worked well for me, and has allowed me to educate others about the whole process.

[chellatubbie 3]

I was excited to tell my coworkers. I work in a doctors office. I have work there for 12 years. They have been my biggest supporters through my weight loss journey. I haven't had my surgery yet, but they have always been here for me. So tell your coworkers you might be surprised how supportive they might be.

[bellabill 253]

My coworkers have been excited for me and have been supportive...knock on wood. If someone puts me down for it I will totally ignore them anyway...Who needs to listen to junk?

[Melissayw816 62]

Ok if they ask further i will tell them....but it's just been why you taking off??? And I'm telling them I'm having surgery if they ask what kind? Then I'll tell them....I just don't like to be judged on my decision exp.. "ohh why?? You don't need to do that"..or why won't you do it the hard why..or there's always that one person that says: "well, I knew someone who had it, and it made their life a living hell! I don't like too many people in my biz so i guess it will depends who asks

Edited September 17, 2014 by Melissayw816