Fellas,

I'm getting sleeved in just over 2 weeks. Doing pretty good pre-op so far, but had a major slip up this weekend when I invited some buddies over for football. I'm back on track now, but it got me to thinking just what I'd tell the guys when I'll be around them soon eating practically nothing and sipping on Protein shakes and broth every quarter.

I've seen plenty of topics on this site about whether to tell your spouse/partner/GF/co-workers, etc. But what about the guys? You know what I'm talking about.

Here's how I envision that conversation goes down:

Me: Guys, I want to talk to you all about something.

Buddy #1: We know, your fantasy team sucks. Quit bitching about it!

Me: No, not that. Something serious.

Buddy #2: Is it cancer?

Me: No, nothing like that.

Buddy #3: Then it's not serious. Put your nuts back on

Me: No seriously guys. Listen, I'm planning on having WLS

Buddies #1, 2, 3, and 4: .......................(stunned silence) ..................................................

Me: Um, guys... Hello? what do you guys think?

Buddies #1, 2, 3, and 4: ............................(more stunned silence)..........................................

Me: I've been thinking about this for a long time, and I've decided to go through with it. It's the best decision for me, my health, and to get my life back

Buddy #4: I didn't realize you had a vagina

Me: Hey, that's not fair.

Buddy #2 (to Buddy #4): Yeah, that's not right dude.

Me: Thanks for the voice of support man

Buddy #2: No, I mean, I think we already knew you had a vagina.

Me: Uncalled for dude.

Buddy #1 (to Buddies #2 and 4): Guys, lay off him.

Me: (Not saying thanks, just waiting for the punchline....)

Buddy #1: I mean, it's probably just his time of the month.

Me: (And there it is). All right, you guys suck. I'm outta here.

Buddy #3 (yelling out as I leave): Hey, give Randy Jackson my best, dog!

DOOR SLAMS SHUT. <END SCENE>

So I ask you men: What have you told the fellas about your surgery and weight loss?

Maybe tell them each separately! Group settings aren't always the "easiest" ! Ur send a mass text saying hey guys come on out and enjoy my last " big boy" meal .... Then when they reply ????? Say well I big boy (girl lol) pants on and finally decided to put my future as my #1 priority... I'm Having surgery!

I'm one if those people that really didn't care if people knew I was having surgery!! At first I was but then I figured hey who gives a sh** I'm doin thus for me and me only! Don't care if people don't agree or become negative about it! They r gonna see how little I eat and realize something is up... So In my thinking screw it and be upfront!!!!

What ever u choose I wish u the best of luck!!!

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Lloyd, PdX, Butter, Longhorn, et al,

Appreciate the comments and advice. I'm glad most posters understood that yes, these are good friends, and good friends do bust each others balls -- constantly. And yes, they WILL notice I'm not drinking. Not sure though if I'm gonna mention surgery or just maintain that I've committed to a healthier lifestyle (no lie there).

That being said, I certainly will follow Justine's advice and prepare my comebacks and one-liners and plan on using them early and often.

P.S. Longhorn: Thanks for making me snort Protein shake out my nose. Hope to catch you at the next Jonas Brothers concert!

Just tell them you can't drink because you had to have "junk" reduction surgery because the women complained too much.

Just tell them you can't drink because you had to have "junk" reduction surgery because the women complained too much.

Lol another example of guys thinking alike I started to post the exact same thing for him to tell them.

I still think it's okay to lie and/or be selective about who you tell, what and when you tell them, at least initially.

You can always use the old "gallbladder surgery" excuse to get out of drinking and eating crappy for awhile while you recover. Most people don't know enough to question it, and if they do you can just say you also had an ulcer or something and the diet change is doctor's orders for awhile until your stomach and gallbladder heal up.

Just tell them you can't drink because you had to have "junk" reduction surgery because the women complained too much.

Thanks, but it's already well known in my community that I suffer from a severe case of phallumegly.

Sadly ladies, despite all the recent advancements in modern medicine, there is no known cure.

Tell who you want, when you want, how you want.

And for my fellow ladies, please don't get offended or tell him he needs new friends. That's how some family and/or friends are to each other. Speaking as a woman raised solely by her father, I have surrounded myself with male and female friends alike that we bust chops like that all the time. Most people wonder if my sister and I even like each other. But it's all in good fun and neither of us take offense. Hell, my father had prostate cancer at 47 and we have been busting his b*lls ever since. Every pun intended. It's how we show love and affection.

We must have the same friends. The ones I told were all super supportive, busted my chops some, educated themselves on the surgery, learned my diet going forward etc. Now on Sunday's we watch the games and all eat low card high Protein food. The only shots they give me is that I can't drink beer.

... I have the biggest package of the group, so I let it slide.

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We must have the same friends. The ones I told were all super supportive' date=' busted my chops some, educated themselves on the surgery, learned my diet going forward etc. Now on Sunday's we watch the games and all eat low card high Protein food. The only shots they give me is that I can't drink beer.

... I have the biggest package of the group, so I let it slide.

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Omfg! That's awesome!! I'd rather the unvarnished truth from my close people any day. And if ever some "friends" are less than the title, then I'm sure you know what to do with them. My sister is busting my chops but its just bustin'. Besides....I'm a firm believer that opinions are like buttholes...everyone's got one and they all stink.

Just tell them that you might have to blend your chicken wings, doritos, pizza and beer for some time!

Its tough to hide something like that because the weight will be coming off pretty fast. Me personally would try to keep it to myself but a confession might be inevitable. Either way they will know something is off and you are not saying something.

I say take a few jabs and 'vagina' references and it will all be forgatten before you know it. When they see you shrinking they will have a new respect for you.

Go Giants!

And yes, they WILL notice I'm not drinking.

Fun post...

First, lay some groundwork by switching from beer to a clear drink like vodka/water, gin/tonic, etc.

Second, don't tell them anything. If they ask about the vodka, blow it off to wanting to switch it up or some such nonsense.

Third, after surgery switching from vodka/gin-based drink to Water will go unnoticed.

Finally, when the weight starts melting off and they notice, tell them you ordered a tapeworm off the internet.

What can I say? I'm a problem solver!

Go Giants!

Ugh............Grrrrrrr!!!!

Finally, when the weight starts melting off and they notice, tell them you ordered a tapeworm off the internet.

What can I say? I'm a problem solver!

Nice! I just ordered 12 cases.... problem solved!!!!

One of the best threads ever!

True man love is getting your chops busted on a regular basis!

Lloyd' date=' PdX, Butter, Longhorn, et al,

Appreciate the comments and advice. I'm glad most posters understood that yes, these are good friends, and good friends do bust each others balls -- constantly. And yes, they WILL notice I'm not drinking. Not sure though if I'm gonna mention surgery or just maintain that I've committed to a healthier lifestyle (no lie there).

That being said, I certainly will follow Justine's advice and prepare my comebacks and one-liners and plan on using them early and often.

P.S. Longhorn: Thanks for making me snort Protein shake out my nose. Hope to catch you at the next Jonas Brothers concert![/quote']

Pssstttt....girls give each other chit as well.

I was going to go with the "healthier lifestyle blah blah blah) with everyone, even the gals I hang out with regularly with bottles of wine and as I got into the prediet and closer to the surgery, I realized that I couldn't lie to them. They wanted to make dinner dates, lunch dates, etc, and I couldn't because I knew I wouldn't be able to eat. Then I'd constantly have to lie about it....honestly, thats not the way to go.

So I took the group of them and we went on a beach hike with some cheese and champagne (a girls version of beer and wings) and told them I was having the surgery. Deer in the headlights They are all thin. They have only known me for a few years so they don't know that I was always thin up to eight years ago as well. I got lots of questions, some ribbing, and then their support after I guaranteed them it was basically risk free.

Then I had the risk free surgery and nearly died. I'll tell you one thing...they were all there for me and my family and I'm not sure if that would have been the same if I'd have lied to them or not told them.

And a little secret....it takes some serious balls to have this surgery...I bought mine on the internet