Mountain Gal

When I first started this journey I decided to be completely honest with others about my experience, in hopes to help others who needed someone like I did. My family and coworkers have been a very strong support system during my journey. People have started noticing the weight loss now and I have been honest with those who have asked and tried to explain the process and that this is not just a "fix all" like some people seem to think. However, I've found that with most people, as soon as I say I had weight loss surgery... eyes glaze over and they don't even listen to the parts about drinking tons of water, healthy foods, proper portions, workouts 5 days a week. All the hard work they just block out. That has gotten me a bit discouraged recently and I find my self wondering now if I want to continue being completely honest with everyone or maybe just do it as a person by person basis. I knew I would be judged by some people when I told them but I was really hoping to change there mind and stop some of the stigma that revolves around this surgery by explaining all the hard work that goes into it. So now I'm rethinking being so honest with everyone.

I’m so glad you asked this, I was sleeved on 9/13 and have felt the same way! I feel better now knowing this is kinda normal for where I’m at.