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That offer PROVES it's very do-able! Thanks!!

Thanks for the replys. You make it sound very do-able. I keep finding "issues" to worry about when I really need to keep focused on the goal. I think it's the pre-band jitters!

I am scheduled for 7/26. I occasionally have to participate in business dinners for my husbands business. We are the owners and many clients are European. We pretty much have to take them to lovely dinners, usually ordering the chef's tasting menu (7-9) courses. Of course each course is tiny and they are served over a 90-120 minute period. Should I be able to make it through these? I will not have an option of opting out or for another selection. (all or none - wife can't ruin it for visitors!!) I will be able to nibble on each course. I will for sure avoid these in my first maybe 2 months. I will get my first fill after a month, maybe never schedule a fill prior to a dinner? Any advise is appreciated. oh, LOVE this site! c

<p>NCMom07, I am brand new here. I am scheduled for my medical pre-ops tomorrow. I was wishing to know if anyone, having been banded for a while, was able to keep it secretish! I have so many deep issues with my parents regarding weight. I just don't want my weight to be any of their business. I don't even want them to comment when I lose after the banding. </p> <p> </p> <p>Do you have to actually lie to them? Have you figured out ways around blatent lying (I don't want to lie)? I only see my family when they come to town, or we travel to them, but having to stay in the same location might make it more noticable?? My mother monitors everything that anyone eats, registering disdane for anything over crumbs, so I imagine she'll just be thrilled when I eat very small portions. Any additional advise for keeping it a long term secret from family? I admire your ability to do so. C</p>