I was recently banded, and told my immediate boss because of doctor's visits, changes in eating habits, all the possible issues that might arise. She was never in favor of it. Couldn't understand why I didn't just "watch what I eat and hire a personal trainer." I am sure this sounds familiar. Well, I work in a doctor's office and today she couldn't wait to point out a patient who had gastrointestinal bleeding and that he/she recently had lapband surgery. Now, I didn't even get to read the whole report....was it because of banding or was banding just an issue they needed to be aware of?

"I just wanted to keep you informed." I said, "gee, thanks." This coming from a 5'10" 160 pound blonde (sorry for the blonde reference - she's really pretty smart - just socially inept.)

What is it with people? It's like some want us to fail!

Just venting at people's insensitivity and stupidity.

Ah........I do love this support group. I find it sad and humorous at the same time that my co-workers (and a few friends) find it difficult to support me in this surgery, and yet I can come here in the comfort of this site and receive support from you all. Thanks! I really want to say f... off to all those passive aggressive people out there. I haven't told my own mother yet cuz I just don't want to hear it! Karen