jdillon 355 Posted August 18, 2014 OK Yes I'm 45 years old and I was afraid to tell certain family members. But more importantly did not want to tell my mom because she just was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure. She worries about everyone but herself. So today I bit the bullet and told her. She took it well but really had no choice because it's done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeanZ_RN 378 Posted August 18, 2014 Big step, congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ'S/beginning 5,358 Posted August 18, 2014 I'm 56 and will never tell my mother ever as long as I live. she is 80 and as mean as they come! She would never get it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerzeegurl0815 2 Posted August 18, 2014 I chose not to tell anyone either...I did not want any opinions or comments like " you took the easy way out"... No, I took control of my life with the new technologies that are available to me...I have had a band since 2005 and just converted to a sleeve last week...although feeling a bit battered at this moment, losing weight was the best thing I ever did for ME! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
queenie47 45 Posted August 19, 2014 I didnt tell my mother either and never will. The only people that know are my immediate family and 1 close friend. Its nobodys business but mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finallyfree101 39 Posted August 19, 2014 Telling my mom was very hard but I had to. At first it was hard some negative talk and then sabotage and now it's better our relationship had to change for me to be healthier. Now We talk about books and music and even TV and that I'm happy. Not an easy thing to do. I would have kept it quiet but it would have been difficult to explain why I'm not cooking for everyone during the holidays this year. empower your choices if you don't tell mom there is good reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites