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nearly spilled the beans....

I'm pre-op, and have decided to keep this to myself....went to lunch with a group of friends, including 1RNY patient, and one who is thinking about it.......they started talking about WLS, and I nearly told them what I've been up to.....would love to talk with them, but once you say the words, you can never get them back....and I'm just not ready to tell people....wish me luck, because I am not the best at keeping my mouth shut! LOL

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To share or not to share is always a debated topic around here. I have not shared my surgery with anyone other than my husband and son, I only told him because he lives with us. I have always been a private person most things in my life and this is no different for me. I not embarrassed or ashamed, I'm just private.

I believe people should do what is best for them. Period. I don't care if people think you are lying or whatever. This is a time when you need to do whatever you need to get through this journey. If for you, you are fine with talking about and sharing it then you should. If you are not comfortable with explaining and being the the focus of attention every time you eat, or are out with people, I would suggest keeping it to yourself.

Once it's out, it's out. You can't unring a bell.

Good luck with whatever you decide is best for you and best wishes on your weight loss journey! :) :)

I decided to keep things to myself as well, sounds like your audience would have been sympathetic but still, if you want to keep it to yourself then you should keep it to yourself.

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