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Yes here is a debate for the bansters !!! Do you tell everyone or those close to you? or do you keep your mouth shut completly? Do you need the support or will you feel as though that you are being watched like a hawlk? Me personally feel that its no ones business but my own! My husband is there to support me and he doesnt judge me! I feel if I tell my mother and father and sisters and brothers things could get out of hand!! Im at the point now where the lapband is my last resort and if all else fails im just meant to be BIG!! I mean the world and everything in it comes in all different shapes and sizes right!!! I have disscussed my plans with my parents and my sister and a few friends but am not prepared to admit that I have gone through with it until the time is right and i make that step to have the surgery. Thats if it ever is!!! I m sure many of you out there need the support of everyone and that is great for you but I know what the past has been like for me! I went on Jenny Craig about 4 times and each time i lost 30lbs which really doesnt show on someone my size I never got the compliments I deserved even from the ones that knew. On top of that ive been told on many occasions that it obviously doesnt work! well not for me anyway but im sure it has for some. i just dont want the same opinions and pressure put on me again.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL:kiss

Beena, Having a lap-band is much easier than the shame, and depression you are obviously feeling. I know, I have been there. I have lost 30 lbs since my banding in Feb 07 and know I am getting better phsically aswellas psychologically. Good Luck and God Bless you, Nurseburke

I am wondering the same thing myself. I was banded 6 days ago and I don't want any negativity at this point. I may tell very good friends but you're right it is your business. Good Luck,

Bouncy Girl

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