Going very public on WLS

Hi, My surgeon's office called today and asked if I would be the 'featured patient' for a new series of advertisements he's organizing. I said yes, wrote a little paragraph on how and why I chose WLS and sent over pictures. He's done so much for me and since I'm on the table in 6 weeks I want to support him however possible. Its going to be run in a freebie paper that's just about everywhere in northern Chicagoland. Advertorial style... So tonite I am running errands and I see this paper every way I turn. Then it hits me that I am openly telling the world I was a big obese fattie and what I did - photos and all! I am a bit freaked, did I go too far? I have also decided to stop beating myself up that I have not lost enough weight. If my surgeon wants me to be his spokesperson then that means he's happy..and the rule is, if he's happy, I am happy. This says a lot. I think there is an internet version so when it comes out in a few weeks I'll find and post the link. I should have done this when I was still leaving town all the time. I am having visions of my walking into stores and people talking about me. I did something like this once before when I was picked as one of Chicago's 50 savvy singles, was in a magazine and participated in a benefit auction. (a friend bought my date package for $300 and this was before my last weight spike) Gosh, maybe the man of my dreams will see the article and track me down....Ok, now I am hallucinating!! What did I do?????

Tiffany, You'll be just fine. I think what you are doing is great (but then I'm baised because I did it myself). I think that has helped to hold me accountable for my surgeon. I can't wait to see the advertisements! Susan

Thank you...thank you. I am inspired by you and appreciate your warm words and support.

I don't think you went too far. You should be proud of making a great decision that changed your life in a great way. Congratulations on being asked to be in the article. Be proud Sending hugs, Ronna

Whoooo hoooooo Tiff! Congrats!

you look great tiffany. dave

Thanks, Dave, you do as well. Glad you have an updated photo, too. Come around more often....

I think it's terrific! I am proud of our little band of Januaryites and what we have done. You can inspire others- and education for the public is always a good thing. And if people talk about you- believe in yourself. We DO! cj