I'm not the one who wants to keep it a secret.

[TakingABreak 2,733]

5 minutes ago, oopsydaisy said:

In the end, my husband's advice was good. I get both sides of this, but not everyone needs to know and I think I'm better off for being able to focus on myself with out having unsolicited advice from anyone. If someone asks me, I'll be transparent because life is easier that way. And maybe it might help someone make a good decision for themselves. Who knows!

Hope all went well with your surgery, moondoggie

I just realized how old this post originally was. Did you have your surgery?

One of my cardinal, and top 10 tips:

9. I personally wouldn't share with people, unless you know they will be 100% supportive. It is nerve wracking already and you need nothing but positivity. Plus its a lot of pressure from people who know you've had WLS, versus people who think you are on the weight loss track. People think that the weight is going to melt off after surgery, and sometimes it doesn't. You don't want the extra judgment.

[oopsydaisy 40]

Yeah Sorry for replying to old thread - I saw there were recent posts, so I did. I had surgery 12/22/17.

[Rainbow_Warrior 996]

13 hours ago, oopsydaisy said:

able to focus on myself with out having unsolicited advice from anyone

Yes.

Well stated!

[Rainbow_Warrior 996]

On 10/10/2017 at 10:25 PM, Berry78 said:

I think it should be up to the patient to decide with whom this info is shared.

Hear, hear to that thought.

It's a "horses for courses" situation when it comes to personal info versus family, friends and work colleagues.

[Rainbow_Warrior 996]

13 hours ago, AshAsh1 said:

I personally wouldn't share with people, unless you know they will be 100% supportive.

My thoughts precisely.