Who did you tell??

I just thought I'd get this question for the day..or week going. I was just wondering, Did you or will you tell people about your wls? I started off not wanting anyone but a few key people in the ward find out that I had wls. How about you guys? Hugs, Virginia aka Ginger

I am a newbie! We just moved in August to one of those wards were there are so many people that they have to make up callings. I have been here since August and don't really know anyone but I did tell my next door neighbor. And a few people in my old ward know. With that said if one person know then I know that everyone will know. They better watch out if I hear one person talk about how I took the easy way out, I think I may bite their head off. jen

Hi Jen, It's funny how word travels fast in a ward. I needed to get released from my calling in young women, so I had to tell the president..who also counted as my friend. Finally I was released..but it was accidentally that the RS President found out..it was overheard in a conversation. The secret was almost safe...till I ended up in intensive care and a 14 day stay. Then it was announced in RS because prayers were needed...and the rest is history! It doesn't bother me anymore..now sometimes I bring it up in conversation. Ginger

Virginia, Hey, we're neighbors!! I live in Gilbert. I have told noone in my ward. I have been very private about this. I did not even tell my closest friends, only family!! That is the way it will always be. C Leigh

Hi C Leigh, Wow..we are neighbors..cool! I live just off of Alma School and just south of Ray..how about that?? Do you post at all on the Arizona board? They need a swift kick to get them going You had Dr. Fang too?? He was great as a surgeon...I just hated the hospital. And I also didn't care much for the staff there...but I need to forgive. We should get together sometime since we are practically neighbors! Hugs, Virginia aka Ginger

Ginger, I'm on Higley and Queen Creek. I used to live in Dobson Ranch--right down the road from you. Nope--I don't post on the AZ board. Sorry. I might give it a try though. I have a group that I post with and we are pretty tight. I have found fantastic support there. I wish this board was a bit more active. I have stopped checking is as much because it moves pretty slowly. I loved Dr. Fang, but have seriously never seen him since the day after my surgery. I hated the hospital too and his staff is Way Way "too busy and important" to deal with the likes of me--can you detect the hint of sarcasm in my post. Ha!! And don't get me started on Dr. Juarez!!! My goodness!!! I have a story to tell! Ha!! Bitter-who me?!?! I'm kidding! I really like Janelle though. She's very sweet and promptly responds to my concerns and questions. I'd love to meet you. This is usually my slow season (January-April), but this year has been crazy with work!! I'd be too unreliable if I scheduled anything with you in the near future, but I'll check back with you in the next couple of weeks. Have a good night Ginger, C Leigh

C.Leigh, Sounds good! Actually I haven't gotten back to getting my home business going since my wls Nov. 23rd. Sometimes it's nice not to have deadlines..but other times I need a little fire under me. My busy times are July-December. My oldest son moved out around the same time as my wls and Christmas. Too make a long story short...My main goal is to turn my son's old bedroom into my sewing/craft room. Not such an easy task with boxes of Christmas stuff, clothesand things that he didn't want, stuff I bought at after Christmas clearance sales, and not to mention all my unorganized craft stuff. It's embarrassing, but it's sooo easy just to shut the door. I still am not up to par since my wls..but I'm getting there. Check back with you later too....Do you go to a wls support group? Just wondering. Ginger

Virginia, I used Dr. Fang also. He is great, but you will probably never see him again after surgery. He seems to leave his after care visits to his P/A's. Bummer, I know! Good luck to you, C Leigh

My ward knew of my decision to have wls and they supported me completely. As did my family so I am not shy at all about telling anyone. I have also told my instructors at college and friends that I have. Even members of my old wards know and it is so okay with them. I have gotten such wonderful support from everyone and it has been a tremendous blessing. I have less trouble talking about wls, than I have had being a member missionary. I have been trying to find a way to incorporate the two and get some real conversations going with my non-member friends and family. The surgery has been a turning point in my life as far as getting it back. I can now walk and move around whereas before I couldn't do much of anything. IT is so nice. Donna

Hi Donna, The hard part about letting people know is that it seems like they are always watching me..watching what I eat at ward functions etc. Also, because I have been overweight for the past 20 years or so, my self-esteem is still kinda low. If someone makes a comment about how good I look...I can't help but think that they really don't mean it..and they are only saying something because "they know" and feel obligated to compliment me. I guess I have issues. Have any of you "shocked" others with your new look? I would LOVE that to happen to me. Ginger