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I had the same conversation with my doctor about what to tell people. I was doing so well last year on my own but then I regained so much of what I lost. I feel like I'm cheating having surgery to help me so I'm sort of embarrassed to admit to people what I will be doing. My doctors advice was pretty simple; it isn't anyone's business and I don't "owe" an explanation to anyone. This is for me and the benefits I hope to gain are for myself and family. Not open to public opinion or discussion.

Sounds so much like my doctor. We have talked about my weight for years and she never criticized, only encouraged me to make better and more healthy decisions. When I told her I was thinking about surgery as an option, she could t have been MORE supportive. I had lost 80 pounds on my own but after having gallbladder surgery last year, my motivation tanked and I have since put back on 50 of what I lost. I'm scared about the changes I will have to make but I want to feel better and not have to opt out of things I want to do with my family or even just for me. My kids are grown and I feel like I wasted my youth on enjoying food instead of them. Now I have a grandson and think about all the possibilities I could have with him. I do ask myself if I'm too old for this or am I chasing my youth. I know how GREAT I felt 50 pounds lighter last year and I can not imagine what life would be like if I didn't worry about seat belts being too tight, embarrassing my kids when we go out in public, or fitting in a booth at a restaurant.

Hi! I'm just south of Atlanta and I'm beginning my journey. Had my consult and working my roadmap to get insurance approval. Looking for some sort of support group while I'm going through this. I would love to talk and share concerns with others going through this too.