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So many posts I see on here talk about numerous people they know that have had some form of wls. I know no one. Their ears are all virgin when it comes to explanation. When I got my lapband, it was relatively a newer surgery. No one had ever heard of it. Now im needing to explain an even newer procedure. As soon as you say the words Weightloss Surgery, they immediately go to bypass in their mind. Everyone know someone who's known someone that it either didn't work for or died from it.

Great. Im pretty open about my surgery (I told anyone who would listen about my lapband) but Im getting kinda tired of drawing a diagram in their minds. And trying to tell them the difference between it and bypass.

Guess I shoulda kept my big mouth shut from the beginning

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Yep, I know what you mean. That's why I have only mentioned it to my family and then I had to do a tutorial which ultimately meant nothing..... I can't imagine having to explain revision.

You can just stop now if you want: don't tell anyone new and if the subject comes up, say you have the situation in hand, you'll be fine, blah blah, etc.

Best of luck!

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I kinda know what your talking about.. And I'm tired of hearing because I'm technically considered a lightweight.. People saying wow.. You? Or my favorite thus far.. Well I don't think your that fat.. Your fat enough for exercise but not that surgery.. SMH

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I'll explain it a million times if it means that WLS (and, specifically, the sleeve) can be understood as a TOOL to help me in my lifelong journey for health and wellness.

"Your stomach is the size of a football. Mine's the size of a banana..."

I've been lucky not to encounter negativity (to my face anyway)...perhaps it's the former teacher in me? I'm not ashamed of who I am, how big I am (or not), the tool I chose to utilize, etc. Negativity is usually bred from ignorance - ain't no one got time for that.

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UK what wud b cute, if u must explain it, ? Make u up some business cards which explains what'd u tell them!! Hand them one and keep it movin' , just a thot:). Gl, Dee Dee

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I have only told a few people...most of my family does not even know that I had it done......It was supposed to be a hop, skip and a jump and then I would be on my way.....but after having difficulties and being in the hospital 5 months...It was hard to keep it a secret...

I flubbed the surgery by skipping the actual surgery and talking about some of the things that went wrong after...This happening after minor stomach surgery...That is what I say and no more.....

Have heard 3 times that I took the easy way out from professioal people who should know better....Can't imagine what my family and some friends would say......

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I kinda know what your talking about.. And I'm tired of hearing because I'm technically considered a lightweight.. People saying wow.. You? Or my favorite thus far.. Well I don't think your that fat.. Your fat enough for exercise but not that surgery.. SMH

I get this one all the time! 33 bmi according to my doctors chart is OBESE!

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