Haitian decent with no family support

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Hi I'm Frislaine 24 living in the Fort Lauderdale area and I'm having issues with my Parents because they do not want me to to have the surgery.I think because of where they come from surgery is like only for life and death situations.This is so hard for me because I am very private person and I don't want to tell anyone else except for my intermediate family.My finance he is also very skeptical about it also,so I'm like really alone in this process:(

Edited October 25, 2010 by kiki07

[CheckYes 46]

Perhaps find a support group in your area? Sometimes the surgeons office can recommend a support group. You're not alone - you just need

to know where to look for some support.

You might find one on meetup.com too.

[Humming Bird 275]

One way to look at it and explain it to your family....

If you are obese enough to qualify for weightloss surgery, it is a life or death situation. There are so many health risks with obesity. It could cause you an early death. My father died from his obesity.

[Noturningback15 45]

Yes, I agree with explaining to them that it is a life and death situation. Obesity can lead to so many diseases! I had this surgery because I want to live a long and healthy life and if I have children to be able to see my grandchildren grow up! My mother died when I was 27 years old from cancer. She was overweight also. Not saying that skinny people can't get cancer but your chances are lower and if they do get it and they are healthier and work out their chances of surviving is much higher than someone that is obese and not healthy. Hopefully, I can live past my 50's with this new change! I hope that you find a support group that you can participate in!