This is my first time on this site so I'm going to ramble, sori guys...anyway I will be having a GB in November... No actual date yet but definitely in Nov. I haven't told any of my family (Bit scared).I have diabetes, cholesterol, HT,Hyperthyroidism and of course Obesity. I use to be on oral hyperglycemic meds but had to be changed to insulin. At that stage my GP offered to forward a referral for bariatric procedure to the hospital that does these procedures. I was so sure it would be declined but alas! They sent me invite to attend. long story short I went thrice to this hospital and on the third time I'm on the list.

I had to go for scope where they found a hiatus hernia and I initially told my family I will have to go for this op to fix it. Now doctor says he will perform the bypass instead of initially fix the hernia and do a sleeve so he don't have to fix the hernia.

My daughter is the only person that has an idea. I do know if the rest of my family know they will dissuade me but I want this so much.

Please tell me if any of you guys are in the same situation or tenderly advise.

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In my case, my wife was the one that suggested that I have gastric bypass surgery. My wife also stayed with me in the hospital for the two days following surgery.

I basically told everyone that I was having surgery. Even strangers on the street. The reaction of most people were either supportive or curious about the operation. The only negative comments I received was from my mother. She is elderly and depends on me and does not want anything to interfere with that help, so she was negative.

You were brave.I on the other hand have 2_reasons Why I haven't told anyone yet.One ,because I don't want my family to worry and 2 I don't want them to dissuade me because I am so near to surgery date.

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Exciting times for you. I had my op in Jan 16, and in 8 months I've transformed into a new person. I wish you all the best.

Thankyou

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