PLEASE! If you are 'open about your surgery'

soulsister
on 11/14/11 7:59 am - NY

Amen to that!

I was however one not to disclose my surgery to anyone except my family due to those reasons. Some people are just not educated on wls.

frisco
on 11/14/11 8:18 am

VSG on 09/30/09

I'm "Open" "Outta the Closet"

I just don't solicit WLS

If any questions are asked...... I'm all in.....

frisco

SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.

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slimpickins5280
on 11/14/11 8:31 am - CO

I'm not open about my surgery because while I'm on this journey I don't want a lot of OPO's (Other People's Opinions).

But, I've always felt that once I get to my goal, I will share what I've done with anyone who wants to hear.

IMO, it's a lot harder for them to tell their stories when you're standing in front of them weighing 130 lbs.

VSG 10/18/11 If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.-Dolly Parton

lmreadynow
on 11/14/11 10:34 am

VSG on 10/05/11

'like'!!!

HW291 SW279 l'm 5'7"

Lisa D.
on 11/14/11 11:12 am - New Orleans, LA

VSG on 01/24/11

Amen Sister!! I even have cards and brochures from my surgeon in my office. 2 different women have said that GOD sent them to my place for lunch so that they could meet me and learn about the VSG. Really? God sent them to talk to ME? You had better believe that I am open and an advocate and mentor. I wish I could help everyone who is looking for help so that they could be as happy as I am with this decision. WOO HOO, I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!

I am not big boned! Bones don't jiggle!

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Ms Shell
on 11/14/11 12:52 pm - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Yeah what she said!!

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

purplepeace79
on 11/14/11 8:16 pm - Bronx, NY

I'm very open about my surgery and the process. I keep a blog about it too and a lot of people have been inspired and received help.

http://lifeofanappyheadedfatchic.tumblr.com

SW: 364 Surgery Date: 6.21.11 *VSG* LifeOfANappyHeadedFatChic.tumblr.com

Vicki J.
on 11/14/11 10:35 pm - VA

VSG on 07/07/11

I have to admit that I only told a few close friends and family members about my surgery because I didn't want to be watched or judged or whatever. My own hangup.

But...

When people that don't know I had surgery compliment me on my loss, they never fail to ask, "What are you doing???" And I'm honest about it with them. The reaction is usually, "Really? Did you have the bypass?" So I explain a little about VSG. It's usually a very engaging conversation that ends with, "Good for you Vic, keep up the good work!"

I'm lucky in that I haven't come up against any negativity at all from anyone. Now what they say behind my back might be something different, but let 'em talk! ;)

--Vicki

SD: 07/07/11 Height: 5'9-1/2" SW: 283 GW: 170 Current Weight: 167

Still Fawn
on 11/15/11 1:34 pm - SIERRA MADRE, CA

You are absolutely right. I have always been an open book, about everything, and WLS didn't change that. Even though my openness (bluntness even) has been slightly off-putting to my family (for as long as I remember, lol)I feel it is important to show people this is me, and this is how I got there. I think I have been a good example for a few people, and I strive to be a good role model for everyone in my life.

I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson

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