I think either my co-workers are thick, or I was so huge that 50 lbs was a drop in the bucket!

Donna don't trip. Some people probably notice, but just haven't said anything yet. And some people are just dumb. (LOL). Btw excellent job. Keep up the great work.

Deb

Sometimes that happens, and then one day you lose one more pound and suddenly everyone notices! Just keep doing what you're doing... they'll notice eventually.

It's not that I especially *want* them to notice, it just seemed so weird that they didn't. Maybe they will notice after the next 50 lbs lol.

I went back to work today also. I have a 33 pound loss with preop and post and didn't get one comment. I wouldn't have thought it was so wierd except I've lost less before and had people notice. One person in particular who has commented before when I have lost 10 pounds said nothing. I'm wearing smaller clothes and I know my face is smaller, so I didn't get it. But, it didn't really upset me. I actually have decided to reveal that I had WLS but since no one commented, it totally blew my plans for my big revelation today. I was all set to spill my guts! Oh well, I'm sure someone will notice and say something soon enough. I'll have to see if I'm in the mood to talk about it by then.

I'm not telling anyone I had surgery--I'm still on full liquids so I have to come up with creative dodges for lunch invitations--today's dodge: "I have to go buy an ironing board". LOL. But I really did!

Donna,

My friend and co-worker came back to work two weeks ago after her WLS surgery she has lost 33 lbs and she's wearing smaller clothes. No one said anything to her at all, but in the break room I heard comments like she totally cheated; you know she had that WLS she could not have done this on her own. When she ask me had I heard anything I told her you know how stupid people in our department can be she was really hoping they notice and said something about her weight loss as they did in the pass when she was on WW.

Anyway to make a long story short, I told her she looked great and I can not wait to get a date for my surgery...soon I hope. Then I proceed to give the gossips a piece of mind, explaining how WLS is not the easy way out it's hard work something they would know nothing about.

Its a very odd situation....the last time I lost weight, I lost 60 lbs before anyone said anything. I think sometimes they are embarrased to say something, or don't know what to say...or...Maybe they just don't really look at those of us that are obese?

Sometimes I think people are just not observant....recently my husband shaved his mustache that he has had forever. It was a full 2 weeks before anyone noticed that "something was different" but they couldn't say what . Don't be discouraged, it will soon be so obvious they will have to comment.

First off, congratulations on losing 50 lbs! That's awesome.

Also, every time in the past when I have lost weight, the only time people at work start to notice is right around -50 lbs. I'm a nurse, so scrubs aren't that revealing, and only when they hang off someone like a tent, or stick to their fat rolls like glue (both of which I've experienced, sadly) do you notice or think about their figure underneath. I always chalk it up to scrubs, but maybe people really just don't pay that much attention.

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50 lbs is awesome. Congrats, that is a huge deal. Just keep in mind that you did this for you, so don't let them get to you. I know that is easier said than done, but...

Donna,

My friend and co-worker came back to work two weeks ago after her WLS surgery she has lost 33 lbs and she's wearing smaller clothes. No one said anything to her at all, but in the break room I heard comments like she totally cheated; you know she had that WLS she could not have done this on her own. When she ask me had I heard anything I told her you know how stupid people in our department can be she was really hoping they notice and said something about her weight loss as they did in the pass when she was on WW.

Anyway to make a long story short, I told her she looked great and I can not wait to get a date for my surgery...soon I hope. Then I proceed to give the gossips a piece of mind, explaining how WLS is not the easy way out it's hard work something they would know nothing about.

Sounds like a bunch of haters to me. I'm glad that you spoke up for her since they didn't have the balls to say that to her face. I have a good friend at work who will do the same for me if people talk behind my back. Now, if they talk in my face, they're gonna get it with both barrels blazing!

as long as you feel good - don't worry if other people didn't notice....they will notice, be patient and keep up the good work!!! congrats on your 50lbs.

I have lost 48lbs and they are just starting to notice.

I think either my co-workers are thick, or I was so huge that 50 lbs was a drop in the bucket!

Hardly anyone noticed when I lost 50 lbs. When I lost 70 lbs. Everyone went bat shit crazy. Enjoy them not noticing while you can. Because before long people will be staring at you, at that is just as bad as them not noticing. Best of luck. Les