December 2011 Sleevers
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SheSparksATL
on 11/30/11 12:37 pm
on 11/30/11 12:37 pm
Topic: RE: Question?
It's no secret, I just don't want everyone to know. I have selected my immediate family ( mom, step father, sister) and close friends. I used a different approach for each person...I did get some back lash but I educated them and told them I need their support not their opinions.
You don't have to update your status on n Facebook or tweet it....you will know who u should tell and when it's appropriate. Good luck
You don't have to update your status on n Facebook or tweet it....you will know who u should tell and when it's appropriate. Good luck
SheSparksATL
on 11/30/11 12:28 pm, edited 11/30/11 9:09 pm
on 11/30/11 12:28 pm, edited 11/30/11 9:09 pm
Topic: RE: What is your "Surgery Date"
December 22 VSG.....so many adjectives and none can explain how I really feel.
Topic: RE: Question?
My sleeve is scheduled for Dec 16th.
Many non obese individuals have a notion that being obese is easy to change with exercise and eating right. For myself I have tried for years to lose weight and 1 was successful short term then for the weight to come back and then some.
. I told my grown up daughter ( age 29) first about my decision to have the sleeve and after listening to my reasons she agreed it was a valid surgery for me. I would potentially be able to get rid of plenty of my co-morbidities secondary to my obesity including High blood pressure , sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver, pre-diabetis, and improved back issues .
I explained it to my husband as wanting to be able to grow old with him, be there for my kids as they get older, see my kids get married at a future wedding and be there for my future grandkids. With all the medical problems I have now my longevity is shortened.
If you choose to share your WLS with your friends then approach it as a tool to get healthy.
In reference to your co-workers - if they are not your friends outside of work you need to decide if you want to share this surgery information with them at the beginning or after some significant weight loss;
I have decided not to share my personal health problems with my co-workers since they are not my friends outside of work..
Later as I continue this journey I may mention WLS as a surgery that
assisted me in reaching my goal of better health.
Again the focus is not trying to find a easy way out of obesity but being proactive to make a change in your life for a healthy, energetic you.
Chelita
Many non obese individuals have a notion that being obese is easy to change with exercise and eating right. For myself I have tried for years to lose weight and 1 was successful short term then for the weight to come back and then some.
. I told my grown up daughter ( age 29) first about my decision to have the sleeve and after listening to my reasons she agreed it was a valid surgery for me. I would potentially be able to get rid of plenty of my co-morbidities secondary to my obesity including High blood pressure , sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver, pre-diabetis, and improved back issues .
I explained it to my husband as wanting to be able to grow old with him, be there for my kids as they get older, see my kids get married at a future wedding and be there for my future grandkids. With all the medical problems I have now my longevity is shortened.
If you choose to share your WLS with your friends then approach it as a tool to get healthy.
In reference to your co-workers - if they are not your friends outside of work you need to decide if you want to share this surgery information with them at the beginning or after some significant weight loss;
I have decided not to share my personal health problems with my co-workers since they are not my friends outside of work..
Later as I continue this journey I may mention WLS as a surgery that
assisted me in reaching my goal of better health.
Again the focus is not trying to find a easy way out of obesity but being proactive to make a change in your life for a healthy, energetic you.
Chelita
Topic: RE: Question?
Short answer: Yes and no. 
My mom had WLS, and I'm very close to certain members of my family, so they're the ones I've told. I have a few very close friends whom I've told and are all supportive. In terms of coworkers, I've told the people that my time off of work will most directly affect. I've chosen not to tell others beforehand, just because I know I'll miss telling someone, and it'll probably be someone who gets his/her nose out of joint that I "snubbed" them, and it'll cause unneeded work drama. So far, I've only had one non-supportive friend, and I'm dealing with that - he's my best male friend, so it's going to hurt if this ends our friendship, but my health is more important than anything else.
My mom had WLS, and I'm very close to certain members of my family, so they're the ones I've told. I have a few very close friends whom I've told and are all supportive. In terms of coworkers, I've told the people that my time off of work will most directly affect. I've chosen not to tell others beforehand, just because I know I'll miss telling someone, and it'll probably be someone who gets his/her nose out of joint that I "snubbed" them, and it'll cause unneeded work drama. So far, I've only had one non-supportive friend, and I'm dealing with that - he's my best male friend, so it's going to hurt if this ends our friendship, but my health is more important than anything else.
-Kristi
Topic: Question?
Are you telling anyone about your wls? why or why not? I am not ashamed but I know people have different views of why people have wls (saying its the easy way out; or I am just being lazy) Whatever! Not the case.. just wanted to know how you are dealing with the negative people!
Thanks to OH I know I have support from you guys and gals!
Thanks to OH I know I have support from you guys and gals!
Trust And Believe That God Never Fails! 
Topic: RE: What is your "Surgery Date"
Mine is Tuesday (12/6).
Age: 42 Ht: 5'6" HW: 273 SW: 259 GW: 135
