Think last night I finally got someone at work to understand why I'm choosing to have the sleeve done. I started this year at 375 and with exercise and being mindful of what I eat I'm down 45 pounds... All before surgery. I've managed to lose 60 pounds back in 2008 but after suffering a miscarriage I gained it all back plus another 30. Anyways, people at work are noticing I'm losing and I've told them I'm getting surgery they don't understand y since I'm losing the weight now without surgery. I was talking to someone last night and explained to them that I want to be able to keep this weight off, that it's by no means a dangerous short cut and that it's not going to be easy. It'll be restrictive when I don't feel like I can be. Anyone else have this problem? 109 more days til surgery!!

You should explain to them how you don't want to lose and regain anymore. You want something permanently helping you to lose and keep it off. Also, the sleeve is beneficial because some of the hunger hormones are removed so u may not feel as hungry as you used to. Some people may never understand but don't let it get you down.