To Tell or Not to Tell... That is the Question!

   Since I have gotten my official approval for surgery I have been checking out other blogs to see if anyone discusses post-op food. I've gone over it a bit with my nutritionist, but I really wanted to see if anyone was coming up with any suggestions for brands or recipes they developed themselves. Unfortunately there wasn't very much help out there, but I kept seeing a trend on a lot of the blogs. A lot of bloggers were contemplating whether or not to tell people about their surgery.

   In my personal opinion, I don't know how you would ever expect to keep something like that a secret. If you have struggled with weight all your life, just like me, and all of the sudden you are shedding pounds like crazy PEOPLE ARE GOING TO NOTICE!!! If they don't it's because they don't want to bring it up and they are waiting for you to confirm. It's just like asking someone if they're pregnant. You don't want to be wrong and insult them in the process. I say be honest and upfront because it's time to stop being ashamed of yourself. It's the first step in reclaiming your body. It's time to stop hiding! I told everyone at work 8 months ago when I started the process again through Dr. Billy's office. It's the best thing I could have done for myself! I have a team of cheerleaders who are able to keep me in check and who I can use as models for healthy living.

Secrets, secrets are no fun! Secrets, secrets hurt someone! Specifically you because you're not getting the support you need.