I,m getting banded dec. 22 in the woodlands TX. I have only told a few people one being my boss. I had to tell my boss to get time off this month since i didnt expect insurance to approve so fast. at lunch the other day i was drinking my protein shake and my boss made a big deal out it. She said I need to eat something else that it wasnt enough. maybe she doesn t knw about protein shakes before lapband but then she went on talking about diets and that it is bad for you to go on very low cal diet and loose wt fast. I was so was do shocked since I told her i didnt want anyone else knwing at work because I didnt want them to watch me. I'M not embarrassed about getting lapband but everyone has a oppion about it and I just wanted to keep it low key. She is over wt also so I feel maybe is jealous? Other people I tell (friends/Family) just keep saying "you know youre not going to beable to eat much" duh do they really think I would have surgery if I hadnt reseached it. anyway just venting! This form has helped me Ive been a lookie lou for a few months didnt want to jion until date was set. Im excited and alittle nervous since I dont have any near me that is 100% supportive. Unless I count alll of you! thanks for your help and support.

It sucks that you don't have anyone close to be supportive for you . The best advice I can give you is that everyone has an opinion. But that's all it is. Don't let the negativity shake you. You've done the research, you know what you want. Try and google support groups in your area. Check out meetup.com Ive found a ton of support groups in my area (Central FL) and so far they have been so helpful and encouraging. (although keep in mind you may come across some bypass or sleeve patients that also have an opinion about your band.. Don't let it shake you!). As for your boss... I'm pretty sure she is breaking some kind of law by discussing your personal stuff around the office.. Go to her supervisor maybe? Hope this helps! And good luck in your journey!

Thanks skinnybitch But my boss never disclosed any info about me just started comments about what protein shakes not be enough ect. my Dr has groups but have hard time with sch right now but I do plan on checking into group.

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