Tell everyone? Tell no one?

Great question!! I had mentioned it to some family members that I was thinking of taking this route, and asked them to help me pray about it. Everything happened so smoothly. I had a friend who actually did the insurance calls for approval, and found our surgeon. I was very excited. She initially was going to have the RNY and opted for the Lap Band. I was still adamant about staying with the RNY. When she went in - I prayed for her. When I had my surgery date, I started telling some people and those I knew were christians I asked them to pray for me. Many said I will be thinking of you - that everything goes well. I even told the postal lady at work!! I didn't elaborate much because I didn't know what was going to happen but I did ask for prayer. I kept my family updated. My mom stayed with me in the hospital and I took my camera and she was my photographer. I was so EXCITED!! I really felt everyone's positive thoughts and prayers got me through. I was not nervous AT ALL!! I took a final picture just before going to the OR, with a thumbs up sign - not knowing that that COULD HAVE been my last photo. But here I am 4 months post-op and with a nearly 70 lb loss. And living each day to the fullest. And have everyone at work/family has been very supportive but no one is more supportive then the OH boards. I didn't come until just a couple weeks ago. But I'm glad I did. Everyone is different though - some people don't even tell their parents, children or even husband - can't figure that one...but it is an individual decision. As someone said you don't put a sign on your back about what you did but I feel free stating that I did have the surgery AND that I work at it in eating right and exercising as well.