I told my Boss about the surgery and i wish i would have just told her I would be out for medical reasons... with no explanation. Now I feel like its looked at a choice , but I am doing this for my health so I can live a long healthy life. There is no reason for us to explain to the others why we have made this decision. Best of Luck to you... Your employer is very fortunate to have such a dedicated employee. Rita

I work in a busy dental office for 20 years. I have told all of my co workers about my surgery...but they want to know what to tell the patients while I am gone. I have never missed work before except when I had my daughter 16 years ago...and patients freak out when I am not there. I suggested to just tell them I am on vacation...which again is strange beccause I never take vacation. The girls here at work don't want to then be put in a weird position lying when people ask where I went on vacation. If they say I am taking some time off at home it sounds as if I went off the deep end or something. Anyhow...they are all stressing out about being asked too many questions and I really don't want to have my surgery be the office topic for years to come. I was just wondering if anyone else is or has been in a simular situation and if so...what should I do? I don't want to lie and deny the surgery...but I also don't want it to be what defines who I am and make it all every single patient that comes in wants to talk about. SUGGESTIONS????

Had my surgery 02/05/2008 everything went well. I have a little gas and feel sore on my left side of my stomach and my shoulders. This is common.

I am 19 and I just had the gastric bypass 9 days ago and I am doing exellent. I got my staples out yesterday and they are healing good. I have been able to get some water in and protein shakes... and I haven't thrown up or had diarrhea at all! (YET!) How is everyone else doing? I hope just as well as I am. The only thing I get worried about is not getting all of the water in... that's hard. I was also watching Oprah on Monday and she did her show on teenagers and obesity, which being 19, is something I can relate to. So far, this was an amazing decision that was made. I feel good and I am starting to look good... even after only 9 days! Anyone have anything to say? Kylah

Hi there! My name is Betty and I'm going to be having Gastric Bypass on the 18th. Anyone out there with the same date that would like to be my surgery buddy? My hubby just had Lap Band on Jan. 30th. He is doing great so far!