This may seem odd to you as I don't want to tell people about my surgery before hand. However, a very good friend of mine, who is a photojournalist, would like to film my surgery and follow my journey for a year. She will pitch the idea to a national/international magazine. At first I was like, 'no way'. I dont want my fat flesh on display. But the more I thought about it, the more I thought it would be a good idea to help me get past the shame I have of people overweight. Also, it would give a lot more incentive to succeed with the nation possibly watching. What do you think? WOULD YOU DO IT?

I think I would really do a lot of thinking 1.)if you are not going to get embarrassed 2.) Are prepared for what people may say (can handle all the compliments, some people don't like that) 3.) Go over fine details with your friend, so that person does not put information out there you are not aware of and/or not okay with. I think this is a life changing experience and I can't wait to get my approval! Although when I did speak to the psychologist about the most common problem he sees with post banders is that people are not use to receiving compliments on their body and their beauty, which made them very uncomfortable and had to seek additional help. I think the question is "can you mentally handle this challenge" Whatever you decide let me know and I will support you!

<br />I think I would really do a lot of thinking 1.)if you are not going to get embarrassed 2.) Are prepared for what people may say (can handle all the compliments, some people don't like that) 3.) Go over fine details with your friend, so that person does not put information out there you are not aware of and/or not okay with. I think this is a life changing experience and I can't wait to get my approval! Although when I did speak to the psychologist about the most common problem he sees with post banders is that people are not use to receiving compliments on their body and their beauty, which made them very uncomfortable and had to seek additional help. I think the question is "can you mentally handle this challenge" Whatever you decide let me know and I will support you! <img src="http://cdn.lapbandtalk.com/public/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif" /><br />

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Wow, these are great things to think about!!! Thank you!

Did your psych give you suggestion on how to mentally and emotionally handle the flood of compliments? Would love to hear advise on that!!! Again, thank you!! Will keep you posted. I am also on Facebook under Vu Carre Lapband Journey!!!