Congratulations on your date, Janis! I'm glad you came out of "lurking"!! It took me a while to do that... As far as telling coworkers, it's really a personal decision. I chose to only tell a couple and the rest know I'm having surgery, but not the type of surgery. Because of my job, I had to plan ahead to be off for this time so people knew I was taking off work. I'm sure that it will be obvious before too long why you were off work!! I agree that this site is great! Not only for the resource, but the support of others. That really helps me a lot! I wish you all the best as you head toward that surgery date in just over a week!! My thoughts and prayers will be with you on the 14th! Take care... Nancy

Hi ALL I have a surgery (RNY) date of Dec 14th! I have a question. How many of you told your co-workers? I have told only my boss and have planned to tell the rest that is the flu, at least for now, until it become obvious (I hope!). Only been lurking a week or so. What a great resource!! Janis Reno NV

Its great to hear you are doing so well. I have my surgery next week and it really is so helpful to have someone explain the ins and outs of the first few hours of the whole experience. Congratulations.

Hi all, I will finally be having my Lap RNY surgery with Dr. David Arnold on December 17th @ Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. I am really eager to find an angel to help me make this journey. I have great friends and family support but I really want the support and advice of someone that knows exactly what I am going through because they have been there. Any takers???

Glenda, Maybe you could make a pro & con list for each surgery. I am having the RNY Lasproscopic Gastric Bypass surgery on 12/17. I am so excited! What is your projected surgery date? It helps to browse all the message boards here and check out how others have handled both surgery types. Glad to meet you! Maureen