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Old 01-30-2008, 10:30 AM   #1 (permalink)
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1/10/08, the final endeavor, I WILL SUCCEED!!!
Start Date:
3/12/08
Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
298 lb
Start Weight:
222 lb
Current Weight:
140 lb
Goal Weight:
76 lb
Weight Loss:
82 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
25.5033557047 %
% Lost:
7/09
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
51.1459960938
BMI Start:
38.1020507812
BMI Current:
24.0283203125
BMI Goal:

Weight Loss Method
Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I need some advice here!!

I'm about to have the surgery in March & have told my immediate family members. I've asked them not to tell people cause I prefer keeping it quiet since I don't live in my hometown anymore.....so far, so good with responds to this surgery..

Anyhow, to the BIG question:

I have a cousin whom I've always been very close to, she's more like my sister..
The problem is that she's a MOTORMOUTH & I know she won't be able to keep the "secret"....

I don't want to hurt her feelings by not telling her, but I also don't want my entire hometown to know about this!!

What do I do??
Tell her or not?????

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Old 01-30-2008, 10:34 AM   #2 (permalink)
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July 10, 2007
Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb
Start Weight:
157 lb
Current Weight:
145 lb
Goal Weight:
114 lb
Weight Loss:
12 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
42.0664206642 %
% Lost:

Body Mass Index
43.7357667585
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25.3376951331
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23.4010560147
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If you're more comfortable not having the info out there, or if it will cause you discomfort if she talks, dont share it yet. When the time is right, you'll know. Later you can tell her that you just werent ready to share it yet, hopefully she'll understand.
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Old 01-30-2008, 01:47 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Since birth:)
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postponed until ?
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Height:
319 lb
Start Weight:
308 lb
Current Weight:
150 lb
Goal Weight:
11 lb
Weight Loss:
158 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
3.44827586207 %
% Lost:
sometime in 2009
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51.4823232323
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49.7070707071
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24.2079889807
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Amina,
Now lets see if this time I can help you instead of you me I wouldn't tell her right now. If you feel more comfortable later on closer to your surgery date or even after the surgery occurs then I would tell her. If you guys are as close as you say, hopefully she'll understand your reasoning behind not telling her earlier on. Of course she might be hurt and upset for a while but that is to be expected. May salat el istikhara after you pray salat Aishat. This will help you make your decision.
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Old 01-31-2008, 11:06 AM   #4 (permalink)
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1/10/08, the final endeavor, I WILL SUCCEED!!!
Start Date:
3/12/08
Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
298 lb
Start Weight:
222 lb
Current Weight:
140 lb
Goal Weight:
76 lb
Weight Loss:
82 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
25.5033557047 %
% Lost:
7/09
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
51.1459960938
BMI Start:
38.1020507812
BMI Current:
24.0283203125
BMI Goal:

Weight Loss Method
Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
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thanks for the help...
i guess time will tell when & if i tell her..
LOL,
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Old 02-01-2008, 11:03 AM   #5 (permalink)
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july 21, 2007
Start Date:
august 17, 2007
Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
339 lb
Start Weight:
192 lb
Current Weight:
160 lb
Goal Weight:
147 lb
Weight Loss:
32 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
43.3628318584 %
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Body Mass Index
54.7100550964
BMI Start:
30.9862258953
BMI Current:
25.8218549128
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i agree if you dont want everyone to know i wouldnt tell her just yet, like said b4 you will know when the time is right and you feel comfortable with it, congrats on your upcomming date, how exciting!!
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Old 02-03-2008, 11:46 PM   #6 (permalink)
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June 13 2007
Start Date:
January , 10, 2008
Surgery Date:
6' 5"
Height:
448 lb
Start Weight:
300 lb
Current Weight:
210 lb
Goal Weight:
148 lb
Weight Loss:
90 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
33.0357142857 %
% Lost:
As soon as possible !
Goal Date:

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53.119244392
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35.5709225839
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24.8996458087
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Oh what the hell...why worry about it ? Is it that you dont want to tell her ...because you were saying shes got a big mouth ...or R U scared its going to spoil the surprise factor....the first time they see you look ? As you already no its up to you but I didnt and still dont care who knows about the fact that I had surgery done ! I didnt need the extra stress of trying to keep it secret. Plus the fact I didnt do this because of my appearance I did it for my health ! People dont understand that then its there problem...not yours ! I wish you luck with your surgery Amina ...and dont worry so much ... Its your life...right ?

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Old 02-04-2008, 12:46 AM   #7 (permalink)
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05/17/02
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05/17/02
Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
355 lb
Start Weight:
192 lb
Current Weight:
175 lb
Goal Weight:
163 lb
Weight Loss:
17 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
45.9154929577 %
% Lost:
may 2008
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
59.0686390533
BMI Start:
31.9469822485
BMI Current:
29.1183431953
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LOL jerry...after all this time (5.5) years I really am kind of to that point with it too...it's not plastic surgery and people do eventually figure it out! Star Jones is a perfect example.

But everyone does have the right to their privacy...but hey small town alternative like I went through in ours..."I hear she's doing meth"...church elder aside....nice to know people love tearing ya down no matter what..

Sometimes it's better to just tell who it's important to tell and screw the rest of 'em. If it's someone you don't see but every so often..then don't tell 'em.
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Old 02-04-2008, 05:55 AM   #8 (permalink)
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I've lost/gained my whole life!!!
Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007
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5' 8"
Height:
280 lb
Start Weight:
155 lb
Current Weight:
150 lb
Goal Weight:
125 lb
Weight Loss:
5 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
44.6428571429 %
% Lost:
Summer 2008
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
42.5692041522
BMI Start:
23.5650951557
BMI Current:
22.8049307958
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this surgery is funny......at first, you don't want to tell....like you've failed or people will think you are taking the easy way out.....AFTER you have the surgery, and you start to lose, it's like you do a 180 and tell EVERYONE...not only how much you weighed before, but EXACTLY how much you've lost. It was on the list of "you know you've had WLS if...." about how you wouldn't mention your weight before, but now, you are more than happy to tell any & everyone...and even post it on the internet!!!
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Old 02-04-2008, 07:02 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Oct 16/2007
Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
317 lb
Start Weight:
216 lb
Current Weight:
165 lb
Goal Weight:
101 lb
Weight Loss:
51 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
31.8611987382 %
% Lost:

Body Mass Index
46.8076034447
BMI Start:
31.8941398866
BMI Current:
24.36357908
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From what I hear you will EVENTUALLY want to tell others about the amazing surgery you had. So when that point and time comes - then tell her - cause you wont mind that the rest of the world knows.
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Old 02-09-2008, 11:20 AM   #10 (permalink)
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1/10/08, the final endeavor, I WILL SUCCEED!!!
Start Date:
3/12/08
Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
298 lb
Start Weight:
222 lb
Current Weight:
140 lb
Goal Weight:
76 lb
Weight Loss:
82 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
25.5033557047 %
% Lost:
7/09
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
51.1459960938
BMI Start:
38.1020507812
BMI Current:
24.0283203125
BMI Goal:

Weight Loss Method
Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
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You Know, Jerry, I've Thought Long & Hard About This.
Cause I Am Losing Now With This Medifast & Everyone Around Me Is Inquiring How I'm Doing It.
Since I'm Not One To Tell A Lie, I Tell Them. What Will Be The Reaaalllll Kicker Is After The Surgery. Since I Work As An Lpn, Many Of The Other Nurses Will Catch On Quick That I'm No Longer Doing The Medifast & Now Eating Extremely Small Amounts Of Food.
I Know How People Are Very Judgemental & I Guess That's What Really Concerns Me. I Don't Want To Be Looked At As A "quitter, That Couldn't Do It Myself With Willpower"
Most Of The People In My Small Hometown Have Known Me All My Life As Being Obese.

Now, My Thoughts Are With Bree, If I Don't Say Anything The Rumors Could Spread Like Wildfire That I'm On Crack Or Something???
Not What I Want Either.

Thank You All For Your Great Advice. I've Decided A Few Days Before Surgery, I'll Give Her A Call To Let Her Know.
God Knows, If Complications Arise I Would Want Her To Be Around To Help Out Where She Can..

I Love You All!!!!
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