CrystalJae

Hi all, I'm about 9 days away from surgery and I'm still not offering information about the surgery to many people but when they see me drinking the Protein Shakes and turning down solid food as a part of my 10 day pre op diet, they ask and with out hesitation I tell them. So far no negativity, mostly just "oh ok" and 1 co worker whom i think is more excited than i am lol. I'm finding it a little easier to tell co workers than I am family. I guess because I'm forced to live with my families judgement while I only see co workers 8 hours a day.

It's not even that I care about the negative stuff people have to say because you can't please everyone. People have things to say about me being over weight and they will have things to say once I start losing as well as the way that I lose it. I just really don't feel like dealing with the nonsense. Its draining and takes my focus off of what I want to focus on. On top of that I am already a very private person. Even joining this site is a huge thing for me because I'm used to doing things on my own and keeping completely to myself. I'm really glad I'm not alone in this and that there are people who share my same mindset in being private.

I'm going through a blues period too but not quite the same as you guys. I was sleeved August 18th and lost 20 lbs as of Sunday. Since then the scale has not moved and to be honest I keep having thoughts suggestiog that the surgery won't work and that these 20lbs is the end. I second guess everything I do, if I'm eating too much, drinking too much, exercising enough. I even have dreams about being stuck at this weight. I feel crazy.

Hi all, I'm about 9 days away from surgery and I'm still not offering information about the surgery to many people but when they see me drinking the Protein Shakes and turning down solid food as a part of my 10 day pre op diet, they ask and with out hesitation I tell them. So far no negativity, mostly just "oh ok" and 1 co worker whom i think is more excited than i am lol. I'm finding it a little easier to tell co workers than I am family. I guess because I'm forced to live with my families judgement while I only see co workers 8 hours a day.

Congrats CrystalJae I know it is excited be praying for you. I am 1 week post op. Remember after surgery when u can walk walk walk it will help with the gas pain and help so you can go home faster.

Well guys this is actually my big day! i report to the hospital at 11 am. I have found that in the past 2 days I have told a lot more people including my grandmother (which means the entire world now knows lol) I guess I figured that since it was definitely happening now and everything was set in stone, it didn't really matter. Here's to a knew healthier start!

Well guys this is actually my big day! i report to the hospital at 11 am. I have found that in the past 2 days I have told a lot more people including my grandmother (which means the entire world now knows lol) I guess I figured that since it was definitely happening now and everything was set in stone, it didn't really matter. Here's to a knew healthier start!

Well guys this is actually my big day! i report to the hospital at 11 am. I have found that in the past 2 days I have told a lot more people including my grandmother (which means the entire world now knows lol) I guess I figured that since it was definitely happening now and everything was set in stone, it didn't really matter. Here's to a knew healthier start!

Well guys this is actually my big day! i report to the hospital at 11 am. I have found that in the past 2 days I have told a lot more people including my grandmother (which means the entire world now knows lol) I guess I figured that since it was definitely happening now and everything was set in stone, it didn't really matter. Here's to a knew healthier start!

I'm really glad to know I'm not the only one. I'm not embarrassed that I'm taking the step either but I kind of felt like there was something wrong with me being so secretive. I'm very private as well and I guess I just wanted reassurance that I wasn't the only one

Anyone suffering major Constipation on the pre-op diet? I've been taking colace and even did an enema... Help!

Hi all, I'm about 9 days away from surgery and I'm still not offering information about the surgery to many people but when they see me drinking the Protein Shakes and turning down solid food as a part of my 10 day pre op diet, they ask and with out hesitation I tell them. So far no negativity, mostly just "oh ok" and 1 co worker whom i think is more excited than i am lol. I'm finding it a little easier to tell co workers than I am family. I guess because I'm forced to live with my families judgement while I only see co workers 8 hours a day.

Yay! It's good to have people in the same stage as I am. Happy to share with you all

Thank you, @Urbanlamb. I am pleased to be your sleeve twin.
Same goes for the rest of you August 18 twins: @@CrystalJae @@Amarie812 @@kgunchic @@CaroJoy @New_nana @@billw0917 @Imscls and @lindseyzzzme.
That's 92 people in August -- so far. That's a lot of lives that will be changed.
It is beginning to hit me what courage it takes for each of us to take this step.

It's official! My insurance just called today with the approval so August 18th will be the day! I'm using Dr. Lisa Medvetz at Lourdes Medical Center and I'm very excited but also very afraid. Things just got so real!

It's not even that I care about the negative stuff people have to say because you can't please everyone. People have things to say about me being over weight and they will have things to say once I start losing as well as the way that I lose it. I just really don't feel like dealing with the nonsense. Its draining and takes my focus off of what I want to focus on. On top of that I am already a very private person. Even joining this site is a huge thing for me because I'm used to doing things on my own and keeping completely to myself. I'm really glad I'm not alone in this and that there are people who share my same mindset in being private.

I'm really glad to know I'm not the only one. I'm not embarrassed that I'm taking the step either but I kind of felt like there was something wrong with me being so secretive. I'm very private as well and I guess I just wanted reassurance that I wasn't the only one

It's not even that I care about the negative stuff people have to say because you can't please everyone. People have things to say about me being over weight and they will have things to say once I start losing as well as the way that I lose it. I just really don't feel like dealing with the nonsense. Its draining and takes my focus off of what I want to focus on. On top of that I am already a very private person. Even joining this site is a huge thing for me because I'm used to doing things on my own and keeping completely to myself. I'm really glad I'm not alone in this and that there are people who share my same mindset in being private.

I'm really glad to know I'm not the only one. I'm not embarrassed that I'm taking the step either but I kind of felt like there was something wrong with me being so secretive. I'm very private as well and I guess I just wanted reassurance that I wasn't the only one

I did not tell anyone. The only people who know are the ones I live with, i.e., my husband and 2 daughters. Aside from that, my Mom knows who I am very close to and I knew would support me. I intentionally kept it quiet. I did not want to have to defend and explain my decision. I also did not care to be under a radar and be judged. The decision is yours and very personal. Also, depends on your support system. For me, it was cultural. I come from a culture where people like me are called "fat" to their face and are asked, "Why can't you exercise self control?" I did not want to waste my energy trying to educate the ignorant in my life. Whatever decision you make, Good Luck!

I'm august 18th and feeling really nervous