My surgery is on the 19th! I am 236 and being we are having surgery so close together and pretty weigh the same I thought maybe we could keep in touch and help each other through the journey! I too am not telling many people just a close cousin and a good friend. I don't want to tell a lot of people for the same reasons you are not. I don't want to be watched like a hawk! Keep in touch and Good luck!

I felt the exact same way as you. its hard to share your excitement when your in fear your family and friends wont support you! I was amazed that once I told everyone (the day after my surgery) how many people supported my decision. The people in our lives just want us to be healthy and happy! I am 2 1/2 weeks post surgery and I still believe this is the best thing that has happened to me other than my 2 wonderful children!!! Good luck! It is quick and pretty painless, but walk as much as you can so the gas will be gone quickly or that will be the majority of your pain!... best of luck!!!

i was just banded dec 13th and its been very easy . i was in and out of the hospital in about 5 hrs ! i wish i had a roll of lifesavers with me for right after surgery, as the water and nonstop ice chips couldnt get rid of the horrible cottonmouth i had all day. im down 13 lbs, and 1 pant size ! wait until you have your 1st nsv (non scale victory ), you'll be so glad you did this ! good luck to you !

much luck to you today and everyday forward i am scheduled for surgery on jan 25th and you are so right in saying a new life that is what i am looking forward to also. keep in touch