BTW= my kids know!

I finally figured out at Easter dinner that I didn't fool my kids at all. They saw my WLS books, added that to my weight loss and figured out that I had WLS. I am not sure that my oversea child knows, but I expect that she does. There are no secrets between these siblings.

 And sooo... how did they react to you not telling them.  I haven't told my kids yet.  One lives in Florida and the other one lives in my basement.  I still don't think I will tell them any time soon.  I really don't want to give my son (basement) anything else to worry about - he has enough.

i feel the same, some u can tell but not everyone .its not everyone that support.i told my mother adopted ,but didn`t tell de rest of familly ,espacialy my real family ,brothers & sisters.told a couple of niece but its just a dream at the time..i`m not telling anyone when..my kids knows but they don`t realy agree.they are affraid for me and my youngest say forget it mom u are not going to be that skinny.lol but i will someday...i keep the faithi need someone that i can talk too.will need lots of support ..but i want to seprise alot of people ..lol this is going to be fun...something for me for once in my life ..usely it for everyone but this time ..its all about us...inside of a big women ,there is someone beautyful..even thow we are beautyful no matter what..loldon`t u all think..???

It all came out when my Saint John daughter,  sitting next me, said something about my stomach only being this big. So I asked her if they all knew and she said they did, so I said to the table that I didn't fool them re having my stomach banded and no one even blinked. They just kept dishing up the food.

Oh Charline, I must admit, I'm glad they know. It seems that it bothered you a bit with them not knowing so now you can relax and talk freely with them about it. I'm sure that is important to you, seeing how close you and your kids appear to be. Are they all ok with it though? And are you ok with it?

Honestly they just shrugged it off and moved on with the meal. I think they would have tried to talk me out of it before the surgery, out of concern for me, but now that I am fine, they aren't going to make a fuss about it. You are right about it being a relief. I haven't lied to my kids and they always knew I would level with them.

Oh I'm so glad to hear that. It would have been nice if they had been a little bit more supportive and happy for you, but hey, it's a step in the right direction! I'm glad it's off your conscience now!

 I am happy that it all turned out good for you , a load off your mind , Congrats.