59 Yrs Old, Cannot Get Rid of "4 Kids Belly Flab" Even After 30 Pound Weight Loss - Green Bay, WI

I don't think you are wrong at all..it really isn't any of their business. I am 26 years old. I had mentioned it to a friend,and she completely shut the idea down. Mind you, she has never been over weight or pregnant. I plan on taking a month off,then going back to work. I am not telling my coworkers anything. You have your hubby thats all that matters. Good luck on your journey!!!!

I didn't tell anyone at work. I went back on my 10th day postop & the only thing that would have given it away was I was wearing skirts and dresses - but it was just starting to be spring, so I think I pulled that off. I still don't really fit in all of my pants yet (3 weeks postop) because of swelling.

Hi desgal! I agree I didn't tell anyone on my job but my office mate. Plus I work with a bunch a men so you know they don't understand. I do think a week after is really soon but everybody is different. I''m 10 days pos and schedule to return on the 19th. The pain wasn't severe it was more of being uncomfortable and what ever you do since you are returning work soon after wear your CB to help with swelling. Good luck with your journey!

I don't plan to tell my coworkers either. I have a desk job but fly around the office so I plan to take 3 weeks off work. I am not sure how you are going to pull it off with your job but you must be super fit so just listen to your body. Best of luck.

I agree...you don't need to tell anybody anything. ...i have 7 childeren. ..Mini tummy tuck with lipo...no muscle repair .....3 weeks post op..went back to work today.....I'm exhausted! !!!!!! I would listen to your body don't over do it!!!!!!

I feel the exact same way! I took only a week and I day off but I'm going to start taking a lot of iron and vitamins so my recovery won't take forever. I have NO idea what to tell the ppl at work. I don't want their judgement

I plan on telling people iv've had a "women's" procedure and leave it at that. its only your business. x

Being physically fit should help you out a great deal! What all are you having done? 2 weeks post-op should probably be ok for a desk job from what I hear and read on here. I'm scheduled 7/29 and I'm taking 3 weeks off from work. I'm a nurse so I want to at least be able to walk and stand up straight by the time I return. I've shared what I'm having done to a couple of select co-workers, that I know have had "work" done themselves. If you don't feel comfortable telling co-workers then don't. This is for you and it's your business, I agree with cinderboy! ~ Continue to take good care of yourself and let's hope time waiting goes by quickly! Keep us updated!

I am scheduled for the same day and feeling the same feelings. I am only able to take off 2 weeks and do a lot of walking through the day so I am worried how well I will do, I certainly don't want to cause additional swelling. I just told one of the doctors that I work with that I am having surgery but I did not elaborate. My feeling is similar to what others have said on here...I don't really want to be judged because I am opting to have a tummy tuck. I am "having scar tissue removed" but not mentioning where. I am concerned that it will come out because I found out Friday that one of the PS in the practice I am going to have the TT done is a patient at my practice but its too late to change things now. Anyways, my Preop is in 2 weeks so let me know what you find out!