Are you all very OPEN with family, friends, neighbors, co-workers about your LB decision? Just curious... I'm afraid to say too much to anyone... what if (((I))) fail?

Did you just wait until people started noticing your weight loss? Explain it when you have an office luncheon? Avoid social gnoshing with friends?

I think that's what it boils down to... the fear of failing at this... After a lifetime of failing at one weight loss attempt after another... (I do have a positive attitude about this... but you all know that nagging voice... don't you?)

katie:ranger:

I have decided not to tell anyone except my husband and one friend. I just dont want to have to answer all the questions and handle all the stares from everyone when I am eating. After having lost a substantial amount, I may "come out", but not at this point.

Thanks for the feedback how are you finding it any regrets?

I'm not wanting to tell people except my husband and parents.Is that bad? I just feel completely uncomfortable and I haven't even had the surgery yet.

I am keeping things pretty quiet, too. I guess I'm thinking as I begin loosing and as my confidence grows Im hoping I will feel as if I can share this information with more people. Right now, only my two sons and my husband know.