I am undecided about whether to tell my coworkers about my surgery or not. On one hand it is none of their business. But I know there will be a lot of questions about how I am loosing so much weight and why I am not eating very much, especially since there is always so many treats around here at work. I am sure there will be much speculation and gossip. I will probably tell my friends (outside of work) though. How have all of you dealt with your noticable weight loss at work? Thanks!

remember first and foremost: it's none of their business. but we all know how coworkers are - some are friends, others are just nosy, and some are nasty. i was very up front about my surgery, but since i had been completely bedridden beforehand, everyone was very happy that i was up and around and healthy.

some people simply say 'oh i'm just eating healthier' or 'getting more exercise' or whatever.

the one caveat, though, is that because some of us lose weight very quickly and dramatically, there may be some talk that you've developed cancer or AIDS. or some other fatal disease.

**** I tell EVERYONE, anyone brings up food or protein and I will admit I had the surgery, I am proud of what I am doing, but then I work at home so I dont have to deal with noisy parkers at work.
my friends all know and someday I will scan and post the pages of my sketchbook they all signed the day before my surgery with good luck messages, I find having friends at least who know helps keep me on track

Telling everyone can bite you in the end. Seems people expect things of you and watch every morsel you put in your mouth.

I'd think twice about telling co workers or anyone else you simply don't know well enough like your family.

But thats JMHO

I am glad I didn't tell anyone

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I told my co-workers and they actually were a great help in the beginning. Some watch me like a hawk, others are just bitter, but most give me so much support that it was all worth it.