2biglamb

That's how I feel. Although I know I am not ashamed of the surgery, I have told most of my family and my closest friends. My husbands family is a different story! I did tell my mother n' law who I am sure has told most of her family which sucks cause they are so judgemental and yet a huge majority of them are obese and always on a diet or detox. I am looking forward to when I can go to a family reunion and be smaller!!

My date is Jan 20th!!

I have told most of my family as they are the ones that have seen most of my struggles all my life. Over the holidays I told a niece that I am very close with as we share the battle of the life long bulge. She said to me so you are taking the easy way out? I was so hurt that I just froze as I thought she of all people would understand and be there for me ! I never talk about it with my mother n' law either because when I told her she said are you sure you want to do that it's very bad and dangerous. I personally think they both need to read up on it! I really like this support group online I know you all will help me through this!

Mine is Jan 20th!! So excited & nervous.

That would be awesome! How long is your hospital stay? I am really hoping for a fellow by pass roommate!! Are you from the area? I will be so lonely as I am from Manitoba and have no support coming with me and I have to stay there for 1 week

My Surgery is in Medicine Hat with Dr.Carl Nohr.

My Surgery is booked for Jan 20th! So much to do before I leave my family for a week! I live in Manitoba Canada and my surgery is in Alberta so I have to book my flight and hotel! As well as cook a bunch of meals for my family. I will be having an open surgery so it will take longer to get back on my feet to help out around the house. In my case it is not mandatory to do the liquid pre op diet but I personally have chosen to do it for 1 week just to get used to it. I am looking forward to sharing ups and downs with all of you! Merry Christmas to you and your families!