I hate the nicknames big guy dude fella whatever. I am really getting to the point where I feel that that is what I am judged by. I hate it. I have always been a big guy I'm 6 feet 320 I have my Dr. consult on 7/29 I really hope after I get banded and loose the weight the names will stop. They never used to bother me but lately I really can't stand it. I am tall and have broad shoulders. By no means do I think the band is going to get me skinny and lanky I just want to be the thinest me I can be and just be Mike.

^{I have the same problems and issues. Sick of being reffered to as the big guy.}

I hate the nicknames big guy dude fella whatever. I am really getting to the point where I feel that that is what I am judged by. I hate it. I have always been a big guy I'm 6 feet 320 I have my Dr. consult on 7/29 I really hope after I get banded and loose the weight the names will stop. They never used to bother me but lately I really can't stand it. I am tall and have broad shoulders. By no means do I think the band is going to get me skinny and lanky I just want to be the thinest me I can be and just be Mike.

Well, Mike, I can tell you that in my case, starting at those same stats, I've gone from "Hey Big Guy" and such to "Hey Skinny!" and similar. It's not exactly flattering either. But it hasn't worn completely thin (so to speak) as yet. I still smile and try to be nice, but it's the same few people who ALWAYS say it, and it's kind of annoying. I've thought of replying with things like "Hey Ugly B*tch" or "Hey Stupid Jerk" but that would be rude. LOL!

Dave

I think we have all been there with the , hey big guy , all I can say it will go away , I don't hear that anymore when I am out , and it's nice , I didn't even think about it till you posted this , damn it feels good to be smaller