I Wish I Hadnt Told A Soul...im Tired

[m1aman 944]

I told way to many as well I was so excited! Now I feel im having to prove the lap band works! Everyone thinks I should be dropping this weight over night! They dont understand how it works.

That is a very frustrating thing as well. I wish people would keep their expectations to themselves and worry about their own bodies

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I am the opposite. I love people asking how much I lost, what can I eat or not eat and other prying questions. It doesn't bother me in the least. Why should it? I think the band is The best thing since sliced bread and since I hardly eat that anymore the band moved up in line.

Before my surgery I told some close friends and my husband told everyone else. LOL. It was great to have their support and not one person was doom and gloom or rude about it. At work I didn't tell anyone not because I was concerned about it but it's personal and I rarely mix my professional and personal life. I did end up telling my boss a few months after surgery... And I can't actually recall how or why.

If it bothers you or you think it will then Don't say anything. If its too late and the Beans are spilled.... Say... My dr says the weight should come off gradually over a period of 2 1/2 yrs.. Or what ever your number is , that way people won't be expecting you to be thin tomorrow.

Best of luck!

[jerbear 17]

The question I am tired of is "Now that you have lost the weight, why don't you have it removed?" Hello because I want to stay this size not go back to where I was.

[sadollar11 2]

Oh, if only I could rewind! I run into folks in the break room and before they speak they take a full body scan.

[DesertRose80 137]

I'm so sorry! I chose not to tell anyone. Only my husband knows. My kids don't even know. But they are 8 and under.

Good luck! I'm sorry you're getting slammed with this.

[maegan 51]

I haven't minded telling people about my journey and have only had one person ask me why not just diet. I don't tell everyone, but if it seems relevant I do. I don't participate in a work Breakfast the other morning and I told someone why. I am proud of my choices and I could care less what others think.