I love that you shared this story...I think many of us have much of this in common!! I have to say that I have not told anybody but my very close friends. It is sooo funny how people say, "Wow you look great, you have always been beautiful but you look just amazing!" I find it humorous that people feel the need to quantify a compliment. I am down 74 pounds since surgery 07/06/2011. Nobody really knows what to say, my family is very supportive and glad I did the surgery for ME!...I like you Rainsong have always been into boxing and later in life started kickboxing. That is my passion...so on top of having lost some extra weight...I have the energy and confidence to get back in the ring!!
As far as telling your students in order to protect them from the anixiety that is the best and most protective thought any teacher could ever have!!
I look back at pictures and cannot believe it...you will tell all and be so proud to help others!! Keep up the great outlook on life, and the love of your students!! Keep us posted!!
Your friend that will be helping you sounds as amazing as you!!! The surgery for me was a breeze..it was the work at getting the right amount of Protein which is still work!!
If you have a PPO and a great Bariatric Surgeon they can get the pre auth without any PCP.
It is all in the packaging and your surgery should be approved if your BMI is off as well. I had my surgery completed and authorized in 4 days!
Don't be upset grab the bull by the horns and welcome the new change!!