indyamr

This is an interesting discussion. I did not tell anyone at work. Too many people are just curious or gossips (imho, there is a lot of over-sharing in the social media world we live in). They are not part of my support group. They probably know I had WLS or at least suspect it. I did not see how it would benefit me to tell them or tell the world. When asked how I lost weight - I simply answer very restrictive low carb diet, protein shakes and exercise. All true. It is very interesting that the 98% of the co-workers that ask are slender people. Therefore, it is not like they are looking for weight loss help. I did have one say " I hope you did not have that crazy surgery like Bob had". The most hurtful response was from my overweight adult daughter. I got the "you took the easy way out" speech. Telling people is definitely a personal decision. I don't tell people about my finances, my sex life, all my religious beliefs, etc. I tell people about my weight loss on a 'need to know' basis. I did not want to be the person in the office that everyone talks to about weight and diet when they see me. I don't want people scrutinizing every thing I eat & judging me.

Hi - Just found this group. I had uterus removed prior to sleeve surgery (ovaries intact). I am in mid 50's and did well with sleeve surgery, but lost focus and had about 40 lbs. re-gain. It definitely improved my blood pressure. I am struggling with losing the re-gain .... I am on doctor supervised liquid diet & not having the success that the other re-gainers in my support group are having. I'm chalking it up to PCOS metabolism. I see the dietician in a couple weeks & hope to get some additional help/advice.