Hi All,

Just something I wanted to get of my chest! My family are supporting me in having my decision to have wls, but would rather I did not have surgery and go the "traditional" weight loss route. I grew up as an only child my Mum and Dad split when I was 9 and my Mum married another guy he has kids but they are a lot older then me and married with kids when I eventually met my step sister.

So I am seen as the baby of the family and kinda still clumped in with the kids really bearing in mind I am 30 lol! In the UK a well know talk show host has recently made public she had a lapband (Fern Britton), so as you can imagine there has been a lot on the TV about Gastric Banding. Turns out my stepdad bless him recognised that was the same op I am planning to have and sat and watched a whole segment on Gastric Banding and rang me to tell me he now fully understands everything that is going to happen and thinks the woman that had it done looks amazing.

It may not sound like much but it touched me that he took the time to sit down and find out a bit more about it, sometimes it's the little things that choke you up!

Have a nice day everyone!

KiKi XX

Kiki, that is wonderful. It really helps when someone close understands. Good luck at getting everything set up. let us know how your doing o.k.

Wow Kiki,

That really was a wonderful story thanks for sharng and I wish you nothing but the best with your journey

Thank you :thumbup:

Kiki- Thats terrific! What a relief that must make you feel. Good luck with your surgery and please keep us posted. :thumbup:

Deb

Aaawwwww... that is SO SWEET. I'm glad you know have an advocate in your corner. GO STEPDAD!! I'm so happy for you.

Very cute posting. You sound like a lucky woman! Take care and we all wish you well.