TeeL

This is my first post. I saw the question and had to see how others had dealt with this question. It is great to know others may have struggled with this question. (To tell or not to tell...) I have only told my husband, who is very supportive, and my daughter, who was banded in early November and has done very well. She encourages me. My dad is really sick and my mom and siblings don't need to worry about me in surgery. It is none of my coworkers business. I am a very private person in a very small town. I will answer people directly if they guess, but unless that happens, I won't go into detail. If I do, it becomes the office gossip. :-) Right now, my co-workers know I have a hernia to be repaired. I do have a hiatal hernia, and the Doc is going to repair it. This way, I am not lying. My pre-surgical visit is tomorrow. My surgery is Jan 6th. A great way to start the new year! Tee

Thank you Maxi! I have a sister in NY. :-) I have a 14 day pre surgery diet to do. My Dr. wants that fat off the liver. Then a 2 week clear, then mushy. it is 6 weeks to regular foods. I will start just after Christmas. I appreicate the details. It really helps. I am looking forward to this. Tee

Hi All~ I am new to this forum, even though I joined in April (I think), I just got my prerequisites done today, and I now have my surgery date in January. I think it is now time to find others who have been there-done that. I am a mom of three adult children, grandma to one beautiful girl and wife to an awesome husband. I am hoping to get to know some of you who are on the same journey I am on. TeeL in New Mexico