Do I tell people I'm having surgery or keep it a secret? Advice greatly received!

[022816 5]

I'm having the gastric balloon in a couple of weeks and I'm not telling any friends or family. I want to be sure it works first, and then I'll decide if I want to share it. I don't want to be influenced by anyone else's opinion.

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[Susanslosin 12]

Someone who I know had the surgery a couple of years ago and when anyone asked about how she lost so much weight ,her response was I eat A LOT less! Best answer ever..... Totally truthful!

[Jewel961 11]

The only people I told were my husband, sister and my children. I don't believe it's anyone else's business.

If someone comments or asks how I've lost so much, I simply tell the, the truth in that I watch everything that goes in my mouth, I cut way back on portions and I move a lot more than before. All true, just not all the truth.

Don't let anyone tell you this is the easy way out. There's still a lifelong commitment to be made and nurtured!

Best of luck to you!

Edited March 22, 2016 by Jewel961

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

You're afraid of being judged.

And you're going to announce your WLS on Facebook?

What could possibly go wrong?

[rubia72 200]

At first I didn't want to but now I just don't care and an telling everyone!

[cbuck1212 17]

I went on Facebook shortly before my surgery after first making sure that I told family and close friends first. I have had no negative comments and lots of prayer and support. For me it worked well. I will keep updating. I never mentioned my starting weight- no one's business- but I am posting losses and if there is a gain or stall I will post those too. It is a way to make me accountable.

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[Dinks97420 52]

I have chosen to keep it to myself other than husband, son, sisters and four very close friends. I am sure once the weight starts coming off the questions will start to come. I have received such negativity and judgement from being over weight I really don't want any more.

When the time comes it will tell those who are supportive of me.

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