So I have only chosen a select few family members and friends to share this journey with. Out of that select few, only one gave me a hard time. What are you saying to the nay-Sayers and what do you plan to say to those who don't know but are asking questions about your sudden weight loss?

I shared my decision with another woman who told me her mom was in our local hospital dying because she aspirated. She had nothing postive to say although she had the surgery done herself. It's your journey nobody else's. I get a lot of negativity because I am not doing it here. I'm going to Mexico

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I'm going to there to. You going to ALM?

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My family, especially my mom and husband, were totally against me having wls surgery. My husband, no matter how educated he got on the subject was adamant about me not having the surgery. I know why now, but it has nothing to do with the surgery or anything and he's since passed so it was only my mom I had to contend with. What I did was ask her to go with me to a wls seminar one of the local hospitals was doing one night. She and my daughter (who was also freaking out about it) went with me to this seminar. My mom, even on the way there was against it. After the seminar was over, by the time we were half way back to the car, they were both telling me I HAD to have this surgery done. I was going to do it with or without the support, but I prefer having their support over fighting them on it.

Other people that ask about my weight loss I'm not ashamed to tell them what I've done. I'm proud of myself for choosing my life over food. I've even partially changed my mind on my career choice as a result of it. I still want my culinary degree, but I also want to go back to school to become a registered dietician/nutritionist so I can help more people live longer, more fulfilling lives, without the food dependencies.

I'm not sure this answers your question, but there you go.

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I am telling work colleagues that I am seeing a doctor and nutritionist to lose weight and have been put on a strict low carb diet with reduced portions to drop weight due.to health issues

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I like that!

I tell people who ask that I had half my stomach removed and some plumbing re routed. I proceed to tell them that it was the best thing I ever did and I feel 100% better and thanks for asking. If they have anything negative to say I tell them that the surgeon by law cannot sew my mouth shut so I had to settle for half a stomach.

Lol good one!

Gosh after reading this, I'm kind of saddened that there is such a stigma about weight loss surgery. It's just like any other surgery, it is to benefit a person's health and quality of life. Family and friends aside, no one should even bring up weight in conversation. It's your body, your business. I'm sure people will notice the change in my appearance, I'm not afraid to say I had WLS. It's going to probably be the best thing that will ever happen in my life. I'm so ready to endure the changes and let people see what a positive impact weight loss surgery can have on a person's life. Embrace this and celebrate it girl, don't be shy, embrassed or worried. Enjoy the ride! Let people know how great the procedure is! We need to end the stigma!!!

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You are SO right! I will definitely try and get my thoughts together on it.

You only need to share what you are comfortable with. I wasn't going to tell very many people but I was so excited I just ended up telling everyone. When I got funny looks or bad comments I just reminded them that this was my decision and I was asking for their opinion or advice but only letting them know to help give me support

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I shared my decision with another woman who told me her mom was in our local hospital dying because she aspirated. She had nothing postive to say although she had the surgery done herself. It's your journey nobody else's. I get a lot of negativity because I am not doing it here. I'm going to Mexico

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Did the woman who had the surgery have a bad experience? I see many are going to Mexico. Why Mexico?

You only need to share what you are comfortable with. I wasn't going to tell very many people but I was so excited I just ended up telling everyone. When I got funny looks or bad comments I just reminded them that this was my decision and I wasnt asking for their opinion or advice but only letting them know to help give me support

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Did the woman who had the surgery have a bad experience? I see many are going to Mexico. Why Mexico?

I am going to Mexico because my insurance specifically excludes weight loss coverage. There is no way around that. Self pay in the US is upwards of $20,000. In Mexico, the cost is considerably lower and just as safe at a reputable facility. I am getting sleeved in Mexico on 7/12, and I have only told 4 friends, no family. I don't want them to worry.

I just had my sleeve 6/27/17. I told only a select few family and friends.

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