I have been dreading telling my Mom that I am having the Lap Band but because I need her to come take care of my 3 kids while dh and I are away in Mexico I had to tell her. To my surprise she was very understanding and supportive. I asked her not to tell anyone except for my step dad because I just dont want to deal with the negative reactions from people in my family, although I told a small white lie. I told her I was getting it done in San Diego instead of Mexical. I think she is just happy dh and I are paying for her and my step dad to come here to Hawaii to keep the kids that she hasnt quite taken it all in because normaly she is the pesamist. She and my sister have never had weight issues as a matter of fact my mom just lost 15lbs and she only weighed 115lbs before hand. Gosh I wish I had her and my sisters motabolism. Anywho I just had to share:D

Good luck, Becka. And let me know if your folks back out. You can fly me to Hawaii and I will babysit for you while you're in Mexico.

Becka, that is great news. Its so nice to surround yourself with people who understand. I am glad it worked out for you. Best of luck to you with your surgery. Keep us posted.

Becka, my family is also small. My mom is 78 and still weighs 128 pounds. I don't think she has been over 135 in her whole life. I am adopted so maybe that explains it! My family doesn't know I have had this done and they are picking me up at the airport tomorrow and will have to carry my suitcases full of their presents! So, it looks like I am telling them tomorrow! I have told my friends the same white lie...when asked where I am having my surgery done / did, I replied " I am flying / flew to San Diego to have it done. That's the truth, right???

Happy holidays and best wishes. PS....I am a great babysitter as well!

Becka...I am so glad your mom surprised you. Best of luck on your procedure. I can't wait to read your updates.

Good luck with your surgery! I'm so glad your mom was supportive and that she can help you with the kids!

Oooo, ME!! ME!! I will babysit... I promise, the kids will survive...

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Somehow, I don't think you will have any problem finding tons of willing sitters... and people that won't judge you, either.

Good luck with your surgery!