anniedub

Hi there, I'm 22 and 5 days post-op. Will be nice to have some younger people to chat bands with! Not that there's anything wrong with the older folks! Annie.

Hi there, I am five days post-op, and I struggled with the decision of whether or not to tell people about having the surgery. My parents both know, as well as my brother. I still live at home, so it would be pretty hard to hide it from them! They are all supportive. It took a while for my Mum to come around to the idea, but then again, she has never had a weight problem. It was actually my Dad who convinced her Some of my friends know that I have just had a small operation on my stomach - I have long standing digestive system "issues" and so they think it's related to that. Otherwise, I don't really feel the need to let anyone else know at the moment. I think it's a fear thing, you know? Like, say I don't lose any weight. Then i'll have to deal with all the people I told asking me "What happened?" Maybe when I get close to goal I will let a few people in, but that's a while away yet. A lot of time to think :eek: Thanks for all your posts, banders. It feels so good to get other people's views, and "get things off your chest". Even though I haven't posted much, I've mostly just been lurking, you have been my support system! Cheers, Annie xox

My doctor (in her 60's) told me that I needed to "Try Harder", despite the fact that I have been on Weight Watchers 4 times, plus Lite and Easy, Jenny Craig, all of the above. My OB/GYN told me that it was essential for me to lose weight due to my severe Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. So what did I do? I went to a new doctor. My new doctor (in her 30's) was incredibly supportive, and told me to go out, do my own research then if I thought it was the right decision for me, she would write the letter. I'm now 5 days post-op, and already feeling like this is the best decision I've made for myself in a long time. Bottom line - the choice is yours. You know what's right for you. Annie xox