To Tell or Not to Tell?

[jsprandel 0]

I have a big mouth and decided that if I was going to do this I was going to be proud of it and make it an educational thing rather than something to be ashamed of. In the beginning I only told a few people when I was first thinking about it. Now....heck the world knows. I was just banded yesterday 10/19/10. I currently blog about the journey and post updates on Facebook. I have really gotten alot of support. Sure I have gotten a few are you sure this is the only way but an overwhelming response of support. I have so many people who want to be my new walking partner heck one of my friends offered to run my first 5k with me. I told him lets get walking first! Each person has to do what is right for them but I thrive on support and thankful for my supportive friends and family!

[bwhitty 1]

I've told about 5 people, but ones that I needed advice from etc.

When the surgery date is set I don't care who knows, quite frankly. Everyone I know, knows I've had a weight problem and am not the first to have it or the Gastric done....

Glad I have a good support group!

[atlambros83 1]

I tell everyone that asks...personally I don't care how I lost the weight, I'm just happy I lost it. At my heaviest I was almost 300 lbs, a bmi of 42 and severe sleep apnea. Today I stepped on my scale and weigh 162 lbs, have a bmi of 23, and have never slept better. I'm proud of the fact that I had this surgery and have even turned several other people I know on to the lap-band because they saw it work through me.

[Mjv013 67]

I didnt want to tell anyone at first. But I knew I needed support from my loved ones. I did tell most people in my family that I'm close to. My mom makes sure EVERYONE she knows, knows. I don't care at all now. I havent told all my friends but as it comes up I will. I'm trying to stay out of the "limelight" right now since I'm 6 days post op. I just want to heal and get somewhat settled in because I know they will have a million questions.