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I'm having an internal struggle about telling people that I am having bariatric surgery. My husband has been so supportive so has my parents and 3 really close friends. But when I told my mother in law after I received my official surgery date. She said well why can't you just follow a diet. I don't think she meant it to be as hurtful as it sounded but its comments like that I don't want to hear. It was already hard enough to make the decision to start my weight loss journey and to get to this point I am now. Its an accomplishment that I am proud of but I feel like I am keeping it a secret. After my mother in laws comment I don't think I will tell anyone else. Has anyone had the negativity with telling people in their life?

This is why I didn’t tell anyone other then my husband and my mom; I just don’t need anyone else’s opinion

I myself brought the news to my grammar and aunts few days after discharging from the hospital, whatever negative comments I would reply "I understand your concerns thank u, but it's my health and my decisions" and if any further negative comments I would just engage myself in a game or a mobile chat ([emoji113]talk to the hand) Sent from my SM-N950F using BariatricPal mobile app

At 6 weeks that is fantastic!! I don't think that is slow at all. I really just followed my Doctors orders. Protein based diet and I work out 3 times a week. I will be honest also do not prohibit a treat occasionally and that is promoted by my Dr.! That way I never feel deprived

Gas pain. Heating pad, gas X and walk, walk, walk it off! Hope you feel better!

I had two strictures - one at four weeks out and the other at about eight weeks out. What you're describing sounds pretty much like my experience. It was an easy fix - if it's a stricture, they'll just stretch it out during the endoscopy and you'll feel about a million times better afterward.

Best of luck to ya!

@NYJenn You were doing so well. I'm sorry you're going through this.

Sorry, just couldn't resist...

We are surgery twins! I start my preop on Xmas Eve Sent from my 5049Z using BariatricPal mobile app