Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Finally Told My Mom



Recommended Posts

I have been dreading telling my Mom that I am having the Lap Band but because I need her to come take care of my 3 kids while dh and I are away in Mexico I had to tell her. To my surprise she was very understanding and supportive. I asked her not to tell anyone except for my step dad because I just dont want to deal with the negative reactions from people in my family, although I told a small white lie. I told her I was getting it done in San Diego instead of Mexical. I think she is just happy dh and I are paying for her and my step dad to come here to Hawaii to keep the kids that she hasnt quite taken it all in because normaly she is the pesamist. She and my sister have never had weight issues as a matter of fact my mom just lost 15lbs and she only weighed 115lbs before hand. Gosh I wish I had her and my sisters motabolism. Anywho I just had to share:D

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good luck, Becka. And let me know if your folks back out. You can fly me to Hawaii and I will babysit for you while you're in Mexico.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Becka, that is great news. Its so nice to surround yourself with people who understand. I am glad it worked out for you. Best of luck to you with your surgery. Keep us posted.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Becka, my family is also small. My mom is 78 and still weighs 128 pounds. I don't think she has been over 135 in her whole life. I am adopted so maybe that explains it! My family doesn't know I have had this done and they are picking me up at the airport tomorrow and will have to carry my suitcases full of their presents! So, it looks like I am telling them tomorrow! I have told my friends the same white lie...when asked where I am having my surgery done / did, I replied " I am flying / flew to San Diego to have it done. That's the truth, right???

Happy holidays and best wishes. PS....I am a great babysitter as well!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Oooo, ME!! ME!! I will babysit... I promise, the kids will survive...

:]

Somehow, I don't think you will have any problem finding tons of willing sitters... and people that won't judge you, either.

Good luck with your surgery!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×