Just finished my pre op appointment, started my liquid diet on Monday and have already lost 5 pounds. Lost 18 since the September 2016. My surgery is march 17, getting nervous. I have a great support system, my husband is the best, I have only told a hand full of people, did anyone else not tell your whole family I just told my mom, dad sister and in laws. I have a huge family and I know they are going to ask what I did, anyone else stuck about what to say???

P.s liquid diet sucks!

This is what I've told those who have inquired about why I had surgery:

I actually had a hiatial hernia repair with removal of adhesions from a previous laparoscopic procedure done years ago; thr adhesions were the root cause of a lot of complications I was having. Was considering the sleeve, but my other health issues were WAY more pressing. Funny thing is, my dr said that with the procedures I had done, I could successfully lose the same amount of weight I would have lost if I had the sleeve surgery! So, I'll still get the benefits because I'm following a healthier diet/exercise plan!

This detailed explantion has seemed to shut down well meaning but NOSEY coworkers, family members, and friends.