What to tell people

[Ta2025]

Hi. I am having to go in for surgical treatment of a misscarriage on Friday. I will have to be off work, but the way the system works everyone will know I am on Special Leave (I work in a school). I can't just say that I'm unwell because it will be pre planned. What can I say to people? I love my colleagues and they are good friends, but they are nosey bitches! This part is causing my unnecessary stress! (My HT and class teacher know the real reason, but I don't want everyone knowing)

I'm so sorry.

Can you say that you had to have a 'medical procedure' done? And don't go into further detail?

I have always said just a medical procedure and no one has asked what it was for x

I’m sorry for your loss!
I’d say a medical procedure and if they ask “oh no, what for?” just give a very slight frown and change the subject, they’ll soon catch on they were overstepping.

I am so sorry, @Ta2025 .

"medical procedure". If they ask for more details, and they will, change the subject immediately.

I told people at work I was due to have a minor medical procedure which wasn’t serious or cause for concern and that I’d see them soon.

If anyone dares to ask, you can say:
”I’d prefer to keep the precise details private.”

I’m sorry you’re having to go through this and hope it all goes smoothly x