Who have you told so far about your upcoming surgery? How are you telling them? I've told more people than I started out wanting to just as I got comfortable with the idea. Obviously my husband, my parents, and my BF were the first to know. And a few close friends at work know. All are fairly supportive as they've known me to struggle with weight since I was in 5th grade. The only response I get is either fear of the surgery itself or how life will be afterwards...like it affects them. HA! I figure the rest of the world will know or figure it out as the pounds start shedding. But do you tell ppl you've had surgery or just that you are eating right and exercising- leaving the WLS part out? I'm not ashamed of it persay, but on some level I feel like people will look at me and think it was a harsh, permanent, risky, cheating kind of move. However, I am the only one that has to live with it. And I've thought about this for over a year and worked another 9-months towards this goal...ain't no stopping me now. The only thing I "fear" is eating food...any kinda food I want...any amount I want be it small or large. However, THAT is the kind of thinking that lead to my current position, so...

Hi I am in Texas and will be having VSG surgery on Cinco de Mayo in Bryan/COllege Station...Home of the Aggies...but my doc is NOT an Aggie (if anyone knows the jokes). Love to keep up with other May surgery people. Best to all of you Tracy

Well, I just literally found out 15min.'s ago my date is scheduled for May 6th...so in preparation for it? Not sure....just kinda freakin' now (in a good way)! Also planning on a family trip to California May 30th so doing all the homework I can to make sure post op is very easy and successful for me, so I can go and enjoy my self to the fullest.

Hey fellow May daters... I JUST literally, 15min.'s ago, FINALLY, got my date. May 6th, 2008 (woohoo for us Karin). Two days before my 9th wedding anniversary, WOW! I'm also taking a family trip to California on May 30th so I hope I'm not pushing it. I look forward to chattin' with everyone in the upcoming month and days...

Hi All May Dates My surgury is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo (here in Texas). Let me know how you are doing in preparation for your surgery is May. Tracy in The Woodlands of Texas