I am a sleever that is now 6 weeks out and doing great. I made a decision early on to tell any who ASKED...about my surgery...and believe it or not it was the right decision...100%. I went into the operation without guilt or even fear. It's been said that "1 lie leads to 100" to keep that lie going. It actual had people asking questions curious about the operation...as well as I found 3 other friends that also had or were having the operation. Did I announce it on Facebook? Is it the first thing out of my mouth in a conversation.....no! Simply if asked I tell the truth. People say why? I say..."oh I wanted to live" . Weight loss surgery is nothing to be ashamed of. I had very slow support from my wife...spouses have a worse time with this...but after the weight started coming off (40lbs in 6 weeks). My wife is now on board 100%

Congratulations on your weight loss so far!

You will find many different opinions on this subject. It has been a hot topic on here. It's a very personal decision, in my opinion, whether to tell or not tell. It's not wrong either way - just whatever the individual is comfortable with. I opted to not tell anyone outside of my husband and almost grown children. I am happy and comfortable with that decision 4 months post-op.

By the way I love your response when people ask why you had WLS.

Edited March 6, 201511 yr by Summer Rain