How I announced WLS on Facebook
I wanted to save my announcement on FB about my surgery. Today a thread was posted that asked how people shared. So it just made sense to post this here. Also, here is a link to the actual thread
http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/forum/17331373-how-do-i-finally-tell/lastpage
We are each different in what we want to disclose to others.... and all have to do what works for us. For me... I am all about telling people. For me... its about paying it forward... I've already helped educate several people who are considering the surgery for themselves... and I have helped enlighten several others as to the "real life" of WLS vs. the "easy way out" syndrome. But this is just me :) I posted the following on facebook a couple weeks before surgery and had nothing but AMAZING support! I had 38 positive comments posted and like 40 "likes". If any of my words are words you want to use, feel free :) "To my wonderful family and friends! In about 2 or 3 weeks I will be having gastric bypass surgery. I have spent the last 8 months researching this decision and I am not making it lightly. After 4+ years of eating healthy and exercising, I am still unable to lose weight. My doctor says I have trashed my metabolism. Thru my changed eating habits and exercise I have managed to get my cholesterol into a healthy range, and my blood pressure meds were cut in half. I also managed to keep diabetes at bay until last fall when my health took a turn for the worse that affected my mobility. I am NOT ok with this and it has been the straw that made my decision. I need to get these extra pounds off so I can be healthy and active again. I plan on going to grad school next year, and I want to do it healthy! I know this is not an easy solution (anyone who thinks it is has NOT done their research!) and is a lifetime commitment of hard work. I know what I am doing, I know the risks, and I have a wonderful surgeon from a Center of Excellence. I have jumped the hoops required to have the surgery, including 6 months of monitored dietitian visits and a psy eval (ha! I’m NOT crazy after all!). All I ask is one of two things. Support me and my journey with open arms and hearts, and if you cannot do this, keep your nay saying opinions to yourself. I respect your opinion even if it differs from mine, please do the same in return. At this point, I am just waiting for the call as to when my surgery date will be. It will be tough for a while, but I am confident and prepared. I am turning 53 in 6 days, I am thrilled with my life and I have lots of dreams and plans yet to fulfill. This surgery will give me the opportunity to have the health necessary to continue on fulfilling my dreams! Thank you for your support that I know I will receive from so many of you! — feeling loved."
http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/forum/17331373-how-do-i-finally-tell/lastpage
We are each different in what we want to disclose to others.... and all have to do what works for us. For me... I am all about telling people. For me... its about paying it forward... I've already helped educate several people who are considering the surgery for themselves... and I have helped enlighten several others as to the "real life" of WLS vs. the "easy way out" syndrome. But this is just me :) I posted the following on facebook a couple weeks before surgery and had nothing but AMAZING support! I had 38 positive comments posted and like 40 "likes". If any of my words are words you want to use, feel free :) "To my wonderful family and friends! In about 2 or 3 weeks I will be having gastric bypass surgery. I have spent the last 8 months researching this decision and I am not making it lightly. After 4+ years of eating healthy and exercising, I am still unable to lose weight. My doctor says I have trashed my metabolism. Thru my changed eating habits and exercise I have managed to get my cholesterol into a healthy range, and my blood pressure meds were cut in half. I also managed to keep diabetes at bay until last fall when my health took a turn for the worse that affected my mobility. I am NOT ok with this and it has been the straw that made my decision. I need to get these extra pounds off so I can be healthy and active again. I plan on going to grad school next year, and I want to do it healthy! I know this is not an easy solution (anyone who thinks it is has NOT done their research!) and is a lifetime commitment of hard work. I know what I am doing, I know the risks, and I have a wonderful surgeon from a Center of Excellence. I have jumped the hoops required to have the surgery, including 6 months of monitored dietitian visits and a psy eval (ha! I’m NOT crazy after all!). All I ask is one of two things. Support me and my journey with open arms and hearts, and if you cannot do this, keep your nay saying opinions to yourself. I respect your opinion even if it differs from mine, please do the same in return. At this point, I am just waiting for the call as to when my surgery date will be. It will be tough for a while, but I am confident and prepared. I am turning 53 in 6 days, I am thrilled with my life and I have lots of dreams and plans yet to fulfill. This surgery will give me the opportunity to have the health necessary to continue on fulfilling my dreams! Thank you for your support that I know I will receive from so many of you! — feeling loved."
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