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I have only told my family and two friends (not even my Bff's) about the surgery. And I think part of me was thinking I could have it done and lose weight without anyone really asking questions. Now that I am 3 weeks out and already down 20 lbs since surgery (31 total) I know people are going to start asking. So my question is what do say to people that you don't necessarily want to know that had surgery???

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I've told some of my coworkers I plan to get it done, because they are like my second family. My mom and sister know but I'm going to have a hard time telling my dad because he's very old fashioned and don't believe it. I lost 120lbs on my own over 2 years ago by severely restrict lay myself and exercising 3hrs. A day, needless to say I put 90lbs back on. A lot of people thought I had surgery then, but if they ask this time I'm not afraid to tell them.

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