WHAT DO YOU TELL WORK??????

[NOMOREyoyo]

What did all you guys tell work, I DEF cannot and do not want to discuss what I am having done but may need a Dr's certificate any ideas??????
Thx

 

[Raynebubble]

well i told everyone at work what i was having done as i wanted them to know what i was going through. but it really is your choice...when i asked my doctor for a certificate he just put operation on it.. so your doc doesnt have to put weight loss surgery. i think it depends on what type of work you do and if you think they need to know or not xx

 

[snagglepuss]

I'm sure any doctor who understands the process you are going through would be happy to issue a certificate without too much detail on it - nobody has to know anything unless you want them to. I had my op on september 6th this year and still havent told anybody!! Anyone who has asked has been given my stock answers - I baffle them by talking about thyroid and/or Orlistat tablets!! Their eyes soon glaze over and they don't ask again!

 

[suzz69uk]

my note just said abdominal surgery so you could say hernia repair... doc will be understanding. however i told people at work as needed their support when i went back x

 

[Yvessa]

I will be telling quite a few people at work because I want them to be able to support me and understand why I'm off work for 6 weeks, but it does depend on the work atmosphere

 

[mariew]

You could ask your Dr to put abdominal sugery, and tell them it's a bowel problem, or gall bladder.

 

[happy days]

Depending on how friendly your work group is I would seriously think about telling them. I get loads of support at work even thou a few have admitted they are jealous lol

 

[NOMOREyoyo]

Thx guys - gall bladder looks like best option, with Dr's note for abdominal surgery!
Support at work isnt an option, I'm the boss and very male orientated enviroment xx

 

[Miss DeeDee]

I told them it was problems with my thyroid and digestive system. dr just put on the certificate post oprative recovery

 

[Lizzo]

I told my close work colleagues and those who needed to know. They were all understanding and supportive, and are keen to see the new me! I expected that there may be the odd snide remark, but I've had nothing but supportive comments.

I'm going back to work on Monday, 3 weeks after surgery, so no doubt I'll have some explaining to do to those people I had not already told! I started out being a bit embarrassed about it, but my surgeon has given me the confidence in myself by explaining that obesity is a disease that I could do nothing about.

So, don't be ashamed by what you've done - you have shown that you have the courage to do something about your weight problem.