Support

[Thick2slim83 26]

Any advice on non-supporting family members? I plan on have the surgery, and I'm meeting with a surgeon next week. Only thing is my mom and sister are not supportive at all.

My mom is a nurse and she keeps trying to scare my about surgeries gone wrong and my sister says go to the gym.

Any type of support will be helpful.

[kell911 62]

Go with your heart. What do you want. This surgery is a tool to help get you to where you want to be. Surgery is serious but I do say but there are many great surgeons out there. Do your research and do what you got to do!

[SleeveDreams 29]

I am going through the same thing... my family doesn't know that I'm going to have the gastric sleeve because they are very judgmental so I am going through this journey alone. I have a few friends that had the procedure done so they are the only ones that know about it. I'd say, continue to get support from the ppl here or create a YouTube page about your journey....you'd be surprised of how much support you'll get from others!

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[Thick2slim83 26]

Thank you both. I do have one person at work who had the surgery and she is very encouraging.

[kell911 62]

Your welcome. Good luck with this process. It can be long and exhausting. Stay the course which ever you decide.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

Sending you a hug. Do what is best for you and get as much support as you can from others that will support you in your decision. Be strong.

Kate

[brooklyn42 9]

Only u know if it right for u...n yes family always want the best for u. I have one family member that is for it my daughter my boys say the same go to the gym they don't understand that being over weight is hard. N I speak for me u will be fine[emoji4]