Hello,

I am scheduled for surgery 2/6/08. I am really kind of nervous/scared about afterwards. MY husband is sooo supportive of me and is going has gone to everything with me. I am not telling my family because they are very unsupportive of me. They are all fat too, but, I guess I am the best to make fun of.:think What do I tell them about my weight loss?? Should I tell them down the road?? My husbands family does not know either. I will tell them afterwords. ( my husband is 55 and his family is old school about things like this. but they will be supportive.) Is it hard to deal/accept all the changes?? I am so sorry about the long post. I just have alot of questions.

Any and all insight would be swell.

Thank you.

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My answer: A well-balanced diet, strictly adhering to portion control.

I only told a few people before I had it - my immediate family, my boss, 2 best friends. My husband was (and is) so supportive it's ridiculous! Once I really started losing weight (80 pounds as of this morning), and people started noticing, I was honest when asked. A few of my friends are now looking into having the band done as a result of my success. It's not that I'm so wonderful at it, it's just that they see the results and realize that they can do it too! I am not sorry that I tell anyone I had surgery - if they think less of me for having done it, too bad for them.

You know they have particular birth control pills that allow you to have your period only once every few months, right? Once you're at a healthy weight and no longer at risk for blood clots...assuming your religion permits, ask your doctor about Seasonale. Issue solved.

We have been trying to have a baby for 4 years. The Dr. said I was just to fat to get pregnant. stupid Dr. lol I also have PCOS. So, as an added bonus for getting healthy, I might get pregnant too. That would be so great.