HanSolo1977 261 Posted March 17, 2016 I'm telling as few ppl as possible. I have enough anxiety issues without folks judging or making a fuss over me. I've told maybe 10 ppl at most that i'm going to be out a few weeks, even fewer why. When it comes to "how are you losing so much weight?" My answer will be clean living, diet and exercise... which isn't far from the truth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappilyEverAfter44 40 Posted March 17, 2016 @ Iwanttobethin : my surgery is the same date. Would you like to be surgery buddies?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwanttobethin 21 Posted March 17, 2016 Sounds great! Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwanttobethin 21 Posted March 17, 2016 @@HappilyEverAfter44, do you have to do the pre-op diet? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappilyEverAfter44 40 Posted March 17, 2016 No. Just mag citrate the day before and clear fluids for two days. Easter dinner will be interesting. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwanttobethin 21 Posted March 17, 2016 I have the 2 week pre-op diet. Clear liquids the day before with the mag citrate. My hubs told me not to worry about cooking Easter dinner. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetPeas 117 Posted March 17, 2016 I have told five people- husband, mother, sister, very good friend, and my boss (who is wonderful). Aside from that I told folks that I was having a hernia repair to help with acid reflux that is causing some issues with ulceration (which is actually the the truth since I did the hernia at the same time as RNY). Everyone knew/saw that for the last 8 months or so I was eating a lot healthier and exercising, and I had already lost about 26lbs which folks had commented on previously. My main reason for not being more open at work isn't my department but rather folks in other departments who might lean more towards being catty or telling horror stories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappilyEverAfter44 40 Posted March 18, 2016 @@iwanttobethin my email address is Kdoran44@aol.com let's compare notes! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwanttobethin 21 Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) @@iwanttobethin my email address is Kdoran44@aol.com let's compare notes! Sent from my iPhone using the Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Edited March 20, 2016 by iwanttobethin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HanSolo1977 261 Posted March 20, 2016 I hate to be that person, but be careful posting your email publicly. Spam bots and other unsavories can grab your email right out of this post. Just want everyone to be safe! -H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwanttobethin 21 Posted March 20, 2016 I hate to be that person, but be careful posting your email publicly. Spam bots and other unsavories can grab your email right out of this post. Just want everyone to be safe! -H Thanks, I deleted mine. That was dumb on my part. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappilyEverAfter44 40 Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) Oops. I'm not sure how to delete mine.....but I did send you an email @@iwanttobethin Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Edited March 21, 2016 by HappilyEverAfter44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwanttobethin 21 Posted March 21, 2016 Great sounds good. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pattyoj 13 Posted March 25, 2016 I'm in the similar boat... My parents, sister and husband now. I will not tell anyone else. People are easy to judge and I don't want to hear it. I don't want to tell my boss, even thou I will be out for 2/3 days. I wonder if the Doctor will say on a note I got my gallbladder removed? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeletedMember 715 Posted March 26, 2016 My doctor note said "major abdominal surgery". Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites