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Does anyone have any advice about keeping their journey a secret? The only people I’ve told about my WLS journey are my closest friends and family. Im only 2 weeks post op but I’m already nervous about what to tell people when they start asking how I’m losing so much weight. I have a bachelorette party in August where I’m sure they’ll be asking why I’m not drinking/eating nearly as much, and I’m in a wedding In September where I’ll be seeing people I haven’t seen in nearly a year so I know there will be questions. What are your experiences with this and do you have any advice for me? Also, before anyone comments asking why I’m ashamed or embarrassed, I’m not. This is a personal journey for me and there are some things in my life I just like to keep that way.

That is a good mindset. I have been trying to think good thoughts that my liver is shrinking!

Has anyone lost more weight after a long plateau more than six months postop?

Watching Pioneer Woman cooking show and no longer wondering why we are all obese... 😞

Thanks! I also want a Pheonix tattoo that goes from my thigh all the way up my side.

5/7/17 surgery date! Thrilled and looking forward to the next chapter! Who wants to be buddies?

HI and congratulations on your journey so far. My surgery is April 29th and I am super excited. Today I signed all of my consent forms. During this stage so I've eliminated sweets, coffee and chips. I have also been drinking premier protein shakes and have my pre-op class on April 3rd. I believe there is a thread for May surgeries that was started. Check it out to see if you have any surgery buddies there. Wishing you the best in your journey.

Let your smooth self shine forward! You got this vabe!

My sentiments exactly. I told a handful of family and that was it. For everyone else my story was, a bunch of us got together and put $1,000 in a pot to see who could lose the most amount of weight by years end. I came in a distant second as far as everyone knew. At work I told them that the "contest" was among neighbors. At home I told them the "contest" was among co workers. To keep the questions from coming after the "contest" I told everyone a second bet was made to see who could keep off the most weight. No one has batted an eye except when I told them the buy in was $1,000. Good luck and you'll find the overwhelming majority here will not make any negative comments. We are here to support each other.

I just got my 3rd fill last Monday and I feel it now! The first two fills felt a little tight but I was able to eat more than I thought I should be able to. This last fill might be my sweet spot. Hang in there, you're doing fine. It takes a little bit of experimenting to figure it out.