Hi all!

Getting close to surgery and throughout this process I've only told my kids (8 & 10) that the reason for my many appts is that the doctor is helping me lose weight. I have no clue what I'm going to say to them about my hospital stay/recovery. The 8 year old would accept a simple "the doctor had to fix something in my belly" explanation, but the 10 year old is much more likely to want details. I think I'm going to just stick with the simple explanation and tell them it's nothing to worry about, but I don't want to scare them either way. I've already drastically changed my eating habits so that shouldn't be anything new to them.

For those with kids - what did you tell them?

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I had a family meeting with all my children,including one of my 5 kids on Skype in NY and I had them listen to the pre surgery emmi videos and then we spoke openly and honestly [emoji7]

I didn't tell me girls until after I had my surgery. They are prone to anxiety and I didn't want to worry them unnecessarily. They were staying with their dad when I had surgery on a Monday and I got them back on Saturday and I told them then. They were really glad I didn't tell them before hand. I explained I only did it because my health was getting bad. My youngest was really sad I will be losing weight, I've always made sure they know that being fat isn't a bad thing and that I loved my body as it was, etc. So we'll see how it goes.

I'm trying to find a way to tell my mom,stepdad, and sister. My close friends, dad,grandmas and aunt know. My best friend had her surgery last May and they completely knocked the surgery. I'm scared to tell them and afraid they won't support my decision. I have my last appointment next month before scheduling my surgery. Was thinking of telling them once I have my date. Good luck!!!

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I tell everyone including my kids, and a few of my friends kids that ask about me shrinking, exactly what was done, where I was prior to my journey and what I do now after the op. I am and always have been an open book. I find it helps me to talk about it, I'm so happy I've had it done I'm completely out of my shell.

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My 11 year old son gets very anxious. I was thinking of telling my kids the day before so they won't have too much time to stress. Not sure if that's the best idea though.

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