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@@winklie Many, many thanks! I have been doing quite a bit of research I guess I just wanted answers on a single thread so thanks. I'm having a RNY GB and will definitely look into the books. Definitely thanks for the advice on exercising as well as loose skin, there certainly is no wrong or right way to do it so can only do as much as I can food-wise and exercise when I can. Also, first time I've come across not to eat with any tv, etc. which I will implement. At present I find something to watch right before I eat, so will definitely be keen on breaking that habit. Overall, your comment has helped a lot.

That does sound tough but it is your life and if you feel as though keeping it private will protect you then I would say keep it going especially if you are unsure about what the response would be. At least people know you've been dieting which is a step, so shouldn't come as too much of a shock. See how it goes, your progress and the feedback you receive and just go with it from there and if you do tell either of your parents just make them aware it's what you see best.

Hi All, I am scheduled to have my operation in January and it has been a long journey! I have chosen to keep my surgery private from my family and "friends", with only my mum, aunt and best friend knowing. I feel my generation is really critical and judgemental, not to mention the way people change once you've changed for the better so, I feel this would certainly work best. I want advice on EVERYTHING! How have younger people coped post and pre-op? (Teens/Twenties - but we're all young so what the hell) Alcohol intake post-op? (We all deserve some fun!) Loose Skin (if you have or have not experienced any)? What you did to prevent this or what you recommend to avoid loose skin? How soon did you exercise? - I know it's recommended to do 30 mins. Walking post-op in the beginning, but how soon did you start resistance training? As I know this is best to stop excessive skin as well as Protein. What did you take to the hospital? I'm on the low cal pre-op diet for 2 weeks and start on the 30th - What did you do? Post-Op: what is recommended? food wise, mainly the first 2 weeks Please share your thoughts and experiences!

Hey, Pre-op here. Nobody knows about mine apart from my mum and best friend. I'm only 21 and our generation is so critical as well as judgemental. So for sanity's sake I've decided to keep it to myself and the two people I trust most. Just a preference x