@emilygrace - I respect your right to privacy and realize everyone is not as open as I am. I also know how difficult this obesity battle is so if I can help anyone along the way, I will. Trust me, I won't walk around shouting "I had VSG" to the roof top. But if someone approaches me and is sincerely seeking help, I would feel awful if I did not let them know my secret.
To say that "other obese brothers and sisters are not my responsibility" is a little cold! This forum has been a life saver. If it had not been for those who have shared their experience and encouraged me, I would be very afraid right now. I am grateful that they did not simply get healthy and forget about everyone else who is struggling. It is VERY important to support one another!
You owe no one an explanation for your decision to have WLS. There's no reason to be embarrassed or ashamed. As long as these are not your reasons fro keeping it a secret, I say do what makes you comfortable. I wish you the best!
I too want to share information about the new tool I now have. I would not promote or recommend to anyone but would be open to answer questions which could possibly help someone else. Being overweight can have a negative effect on so many aspects of a person's life, sharing anything which may help seems almost like a must.
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I too want to share information about the new tool I now have. I would not promote or recommend to anyone but would be open to answer questions which could possibly help someone else. Being overweight can have a negative effect on so many aspects of a person's life, sharing anything which may help seems almost like a must.