Hello all...

Was LapBanded in NYC on 9-5-2008... down 105 lbs since then... zowwy...happyHAPPY to have the Blessing of being LapBanded!...

What I'm now finding sssoooo annoying is that 99.9% of the time, friends and family have deemed themselves to be "The Fashion Police" :mad2:, like, no matter WHAT I choose to wear, "...you have SUCH a figure now, why don't you show it off more??... don't you think your husband will be prouder of you if you flaunt your accomplishment?...",:thumbup: to the complete opposite "...geez, those jeans make your legs look like pencils: don't you think you should be wearing something more 'normal':thumbdown:..."

It's like I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't!... reallyREALLY appreciative of the veryVERY few who comment "...wow: good for you!... keep up the good work!...as long as you still feel good and your health is fine, power to you!!..." etc.

What I think I need is some snappy-comeback lines, other than my current "I'm quite happy with how I look thank you!...in my humble yet correct opinion, I look just fine!"

Will appreciate any and all suggestions.

Thanks for the vent...:smile2::thumbup::w00t:

Wishing you all bountiful good health in your journey!

Aunt Suzie

I don't want to take away from OP's question, but I want to add something. What if, along with commenting on your present looks and weight loss, a colleague boldly asks, "Is it natural?" I must admit I was struck mute by the shock.

You know - I'm waiting for that to happen. I mean, I was just banded but I'm not telling my husband's family because I've heard enough of their fat insults - I don't need to give them any more ammunition. But, I'm sure that once I start losing weight where it's noticeable, the questions will start to surface.

That's a good question. Not sure how to handle it. What did you do? I think on that one, I'd have to come back with something pretty snarky. Hmmm....