Good way to approach MO people re surgery?

Every time I see a MO person I want to run up and tell them there IS a way out! But the few times I've tried, very discreetly (talking quietly and only if they're alone), I don't think I've gotten through and have sometimes created resentment. I'm sure others have had this problem. Does anyone have a method that seems to work?

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