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why do people hide it?

I've read of so many comments about people who how the surgery from friends, families and even doctors. I am just really curious as to why? My surgeon told me of a fellow army wife who had the surgery while her husband was deployed and has never tolld him and they're trying to get pregnant. It just seems like it will cause more problems than help to hide it. This isn't a diss!!! I am just really curious about why one's reasons to hide something so big in your life.

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  • LipstickLady
    LipstickLady

    I'm not hiding it, nor am I ashamed of it, I am simply not announcing my surgery to the world. Why? It's none of anyone's business. I am working hard eating right, exercising daily and journaling

  • Because when people know about it, my weight becomes the sole focus. Every time we meet, "how much weight have you lost?", "you look great!", "have you heard about the new tapeworm diet??". Im a very

  • Esmeralda75
    Esmeralda75

    I didn't tell people because if you fail it would make me feel worse and also because I don't want people asking me all the time about it, my weight to me is extremely personal to me.

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Thanks to everyone for your comments. I have only told those who I feel it was necessary to tell and have been wondering if or when I would "let everyone in on the secret". I still don't know, but it is nice to see other people struggling with the say issues.

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