#MagicWithinme

so true, this morning she was asking me about my lap band. I told her all the things you can no longer eat, including baked goods and candy........

Good for you for educated someone on this! I've not yet decided if I'm going to share my journey with anyone other than my wife and mother. What made/helped you do it?

I'm comfortable sharing my story. Most of the time. If I don't sense sincereness I will just give quick basics. I had not shared it with anyone except family members. One day on Facebook people were commenting on how good I looked and some bizzy whom I' was no longer friends, outed me and said oh she got the lapband! After that I decided to use it "for good" I said yes I did and it has been a learning experience. After that I had all kinds of private messages wanting more information. so I decided to try to form a support group. Location and place found and only 3 people showed up. I asked later why, and embarrassment was the main reason. I still get asked, and I try to be as honest as possible. "Did I realize it was going to be hard? NO I DID NOT. "Did dr. give you lots of information?" NOT ENOUGH. "Would I do it again?". YES BY BE WAY BETTER PREPARED FOR IT. I was too cocky about it, When I got home I was in so much pain, I told my husband "just take it out, take it out!" Like an Alien movie. Hubby who had not wanted me to get it in the first place said give it a year if you still feel the same then we will remove it. Probably by the 3 month I wasn't so anxious and I was able to cope a little better. I had an umbilical cord to this website. I was on it all the time!!! I still check in but more for support and confirmation that I have been doing right on my journey. "Thanks for asking!"