what to say?

I can appreciate this 110%.  I've worked at a college for years, and knew that my weight loss wouldn't go unnoticed.  So I've been really open about it - and the response and support has been fantastic.  I talk about it openly on Facebook, and post my weekly blog on there so my friends and family know what it's like to go through such a life changing surgery.  Plus I'm not having to be put in those kind of awkward conversations with friends about the weight loss, surgery and the decision making process - it's all out there for them to read.  I can't say enough about how awesome the experience has been to just put it all out there.  The positive support and encouragement just enhances this new chapter of my life, and reminds me how much people care.

During the process leadin up to the surgery I didn't want to share with many people. I told my parents and my best friends. Once I got the surgery date it was like "**** just got real". I told the rest of my family and some friends. My parents told our close family friends and the outpouring of support and stories of other people they knew who had the surgery were amazing. I am not fully "out" on social media. 

It's a very personal journey, but how I felt about who I told changed as I went through the process. My GNC guys I didn't really want to tell, but kept referring to "a surgery". Finally I told them, and they are so freaking excited and supportive! It has truly surprised me how wonderful people around me have been.

Thanks for all the great responses!!!! Family friends and co-workers know what I am doing,and are very supportive, 2 co-workers are going to do isagenix Shakes for the 2 weeks with me!!!  I have a busy job and don't have time to explain, to every inquisitive person. Maybe after surgery I will feel like sharing more!

Thanks

soooo much 4 weeks today!!!!!

I was very open about going for surgery right from the beginning. I am finally booked for surgery for October 6th. I started by telling just family and very close friends but as soon as I seen that people were very supportive (didnt hurt that about 6 people I work with have had the surgery), I decided to tell everyone and anyone. I am excited for my new journey. I am excited to be a skinny blushing bride next june. I am excited to be able to cross my legs and walk the mountain behind my resort in Cuba. Im excited that my diabetes may actually go away. I am excited and i dont care who knows it. If you dont want to be supportive thats fine, keep your opinions to yourself and this will just have to be something that we will agree to disagree about. Just like anyone else getting a shiny new tool....Ill have a new tool as well :)

Terri,

I tell family and friends about my RNY. But just people that I barely know just diet and exercise. It's whatever you feel comfortable with. I bet you look amazing if they are starting to notice.

Robin

Not yet still pre-op!!!!!?

I have found that telling the truth -- no calling it something else, or being vague, has many rewards. Prior to surgery I told many neighbours and business colleagues what I was doing. I was greeted with support 95% of the time. Some knew people who had been through the surgery and saw those successes first hand My immediate family did not support this at all, so this helped me with my decision.

Telling others in the months to come - yes I will, but will keep it simple so I don't get overtired explaining myself.

I'm going to say I'm doing a medically supervised weight loss program. It's costing me a lot of money, but it's worth it! 

That is a  good idea, the patients In my office will be freaking out cause I'm away for a month and they will be bold enough to ask why, and then when I weight comes off how.   I guess I should should should goes!!!it It is just  nosey people!!!

I really struggled with what I wanted to say, I personally don't want to tell many people about the surgery but I have no issue saying I'm on a medically supervised diet. It's the truth, but I'm just keeping part of it private.