Unforgettable

Let's have a moment of silence for the greatness known as SPANX!

I agree with other posters - obviously you want to be respectful towards your parents, but you are an adult and you're married. When I told my mother, I followed it up by saying "I respect you and want to hear your thoughts on this, but just so you know, it doesn't change my decision" and she respected that. Also, get your parents more involved and educated on the procedure itself. Most times the negativity/fear comes from lack of knowledge. Knowledge really is power lol

I don't get banded until July, but I've also been worried as being seen as "copping out" and for some reason that bugs me. My plan right now is to tell those closest to me upfront, be honest with the friends that I don't tell but are smart enough to catch onto it, and tell those half-truths to those who have no business knowing, such as coworkers etc. The place it gets sticky for me is thinking about dating after surgery. Do I say it up front? Do I wait until dinner and they wonder why I'm eating so little? Do I just not say it at all? What have you guys done in this situation...

Hello! I just finished my 6 month "diet" this past February. I just found out this past week that I've been approved and am scheduled for July 20! It was a big pain in the ass to jump through insurance's hoops but will be well worth it in the end.