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Your comment on the stigma on WLS touches a nerve for me. If I had a nickel for every time I've ever heard "Weight loss is easy, just stop eating so much!" I'd give Warren Buffet a run for his money! This is something I've struggled with too...as a person with a history of chronic depression, I tend to obsess over emotional issues, and the idea that I'm "weak" because I'm having this surgery has popped up in my head a few times. I've finally gotten to the point where I'm comfortable with the idea of WLS as a tool. I'm not weak for wanting to use a tool that's available and has a history of working pretty darn well for many people. It would be weak to not take advantage of it, IMO! I could just sit back and let my diabetes and high blood pressure destroy my body, but instead I'm finally taking charge of my health and using a method which, while a bit radical, will give me the best chance of success.

Regarding my personal support system, my husband knows of course, and I've told my young adult son. I've also told quite a few acquaintances, just because I know there will be questions later about my weight loss, and I'd like to prepare folks for the upcoming changes. The one person I haven't told is my mother-in-law, because she's a terrible gossip and I've learned the hard way that any health information I share with her will be shared with the world, and I'd rather be in control of who knows about my medical issues and who doesn't.

To the original poster, hang in there and good luck!

Again, I'll be sending you good thoughts today - for you and for your surgical team!

Please let us know how you are doing when you are able to do so.

Good luck!  

eh, not an epic fail at all!!! Life gets busy! 

I missed your comment here, because I was busy with family all weekend and for some reason I didn't get an email notification.  I'll add you to both lists now.  (Epic fail.)