It's interesting to read other people's thoughts on this...I wondered about how to handle it after the surgery, too. Actually I was in a long term relationship at the time of surgery but then it disolved a few months later. I just recently started dating again and the first dates are usually dinner (easy atmosphere to have a conversation) and it always comes up why I don't eat bread, and why I eat so little. I have no qualms whatsoever telling them about my band on the first date. I'm not ashamed of it, I'm proud I did this for myself, so why wouldn't I share it? Every single one has been supportive of it...and of course have a few questions, which I don't mind either. :crying: