Got my surgery date Feb 3rd

Hi everyone.  I got a surgery date w/ Dr. Fowler set for Feb 3.  I just can't even believe it.  I really have to get my **** in order.  

I haven't even told my job that I am having surgery.  I have to let them know something this week.  I really didn't want to tell them I was having gastric bypass as I don't think it's any of their business.  So, I got to come up w/ something.  I was thinking of just saying it was personal and I needed a week to recover.  I sit at a desk at work so I'm hoping that a week is all I need.  I'll just take my own vacation time.

I've been over weight for so long that I really haven't ever dreamed of myself as being a thin person because nothing has ever worked for me.  I'm kinda afraid of really believing this is gonna work.  Does that make sense to anyone?

I just pray that this is the end of a long FAT person journey for me and a new start. 

Debbie

I just took a week off of work (desk job) and I was ok.  I was a little tired, and that first week back was a blur, but it worked out ok.  I just made sure I didn't have to "eat" in front of anyone.  Even now when I heat up my lunch in the microwave, if I get a comment "is that all you eating?" I say -- well -- I'm dieting big time, and this is just a part of my lunch (the other part is a protein drink that I sip throughout the day!

Congrats on your date!

Congrads on your date.  It was the best thing I did.  Sara

Congrats Debbie!!

I was hesitant about telling anyone at work but I'm such a bad fibber I decided just to tell my boss since he was the one approving the time off.  As long as no one asks me direct questions I'll try and avoid it.  You do what is right for you.

It's going to be a great 2009!!!

viki

Congrats...good luck and God bless!!  You will be fine!

Aloha Debbie and congratulations on getting your date set. Makes it all seem more real now, doesn't it?!

You don't HAVE to tell your people at work the exact reason and you have the right to keep it personal.You can tell them whatever you want, but I always remember my mother's words that "you can never remember a lie." Boy, I learned that one at a young age and always lived by it. My choices were to evade the answer by saying nothing or just tell the truth. I usually found the truth to be simpler and I like leading a simple life.
I couldn't wait to tell everyone at work, but then, we're a real supportive ohana for each other. It really is a personal decision. Just thought I'd share my personal feelings with you.

Best of life to you!!!!!
((hugs))

Debbie,

Congratulations and good luck on your journey to a healthier you. May you have an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery!

I don't have any words of wisdom about what you should tell the people at work. I can only share my personal experience. I have fourteen people *****port directly to me and I told them about my surgery. There is a level of trust that exists among us and I did not want to damage that trust by being anything less than honest about what I am going through. Especially since they trust me with things that happening in their lives. The other consideration for me is that the results would be obvious and some people might worry that I was sick or  something. Food is a big part of the company culture here and I wanted my staff and coworkers to be prepared for the fact that I can't and won't eat the way I used to. Pretty much everyone I work with in other departments are aware that I had WLS and that my lifestyle has changed drastically. I have had an overwhelming amount of support from my coworkers. That being said, what you tell people is such a personal choice and you should do whatever is best for you.

I took 10 days off to recover after surgery but I was ready to come back after a week. I also work at a desk job and I was fine coming back to work, just a little tired at the end of the day.

I can relate to feeling afraid that the surgery will not work for you. I was afraid to believe at first because I didn't want to be disappointed if it didn't work. Even though it is obviously working now, I still have days where I obsess a little about what if it stops working and I have to remind myself that it will work as long as I am compliant, follow the rules and do my part. I think it is normal to feel this way especially since it is such a big change.

Sorry this is so long but I hope it helps. Best of luck to you and I can't wait to see you on the loser's bench!

Ole

Yippie!  Horray for Debbie!  I'll be right there with you....  I am a blabber mouth so told everyone I was having the surgery.  The ladies I work with are super healthy and are making me stick to my pre surgery diet and actually, they are hollering at me to get in front of the wii fit right now to exercise!  (LOL, we work from home, so have can squeeze exercise into our work days).  Shhh!  Just don't tell the boss!

Aloha,
Nicole

I told them I was doing WLS and they told me "Not the Gastric Bypass!!" I am like ummm no the lab band.  So everyone and their grandmother think I got the band.  I only people that know the truth are my OH family. 

BTW I forgot to say congrats on your up and coming proceedure.  YOu will do fantastic.  Man that was super fast.

Aloha,
Asia