To tell or not to tell??

Hello All, I'm just wondering if you chose to tell your co-workers prior to WLS. I work in a small office with me being the largest by 150lbs. They are nice ladies but I don't want to feel that I need their approval. What did the rest of you do? Kadie

Hi--you could surprise them when you start losing weight. It is a tough call because it depends on their overall attitudes. When I get fortunate enough to get close to my lap-band, only a few people close to me will know. I want to surprise people. Good luck!

Although, Im still waiting approval for my surgery, I have decided not to tell anyone except for my husband and a few close friends and family. I feel its a personal choice. Im a private person, by nature, so I dont feel that its anyones business but mine. I just dont discuss something so personal with people Im not personal with. But, If you feel the need to have support from your work "family", you may want to involve them. They will notice the change within a few weeks so you may have to say something then anyway. Jen