I am not sure how I am going to feel

I know I still felt like crap 4 days post op. Even if you feel pretty good, you will probably still be tired (or lethargic like the person above said) and you won't be able to eat anything. I was still on liquids on day 4. However, if you want to go, I say go for it. If anyone asks you why you aren't eating, you can always say that you've got a stomach ache, don't feel well, already ate, etc. I was sleeved on 9/30 and ate very little at Thanksgiving. Only two people noticed and I told them I was trying to diet and eat less.

I wouldn't go. My reasoning is due to all the food/drink temptation. jake

I took a stance toward this surgery that I thought I never would....I told EVERYONE close to me!! I simply asked myself, "what did keeping a secret regarding a past weight loss attempt do for me?" The answer was NOT A DAMN THING! I know I was afraid of failure and any ridicule that would follow if I didn't meet my weight loss goal. When contemplating this procedure, however, I realized that I cannot take this journey alone! I need the support of my friends and family to be successful! Regarding your Christmas party, my advice would be to attend and, if you are comfortable, allow it to be a plateform to let those that should love and care about you know that you are preparing for a surgery that will save your life!

Late to this party, but I can tell you I felt like I'd been hit by a truck for almost 2 weeks. The last thing I wanted to do was go to a party, unless it was a nap party.

Well, did you go to the family function?

No but I cold have

Regrets? Did you wish you did go? Or no big deal?

It's funny, I had virtually no effects from the surgery, I had the doctor make the stomach a little bigger than usual, because my BMI was 29 at the time of the surgery I did not want to lose too much weight. I felt tremendous have no restrictions pain