so, here's the deal. I work with kids in my church and have for years. I started at 5'6" and 373 pounds. So far I've dropped 142 pounds and am down to 231. Today, after service there was a boy around 7 years old that I've known for most of his life. He was just staring at me, so I went over to talk to him. He got this great big smile and said "Dude, you used to be REALLY FAT, but now you're just a little bit fat"..... I don't know what was funnier. His completely honest heartfelt compliment, or the look of absolute mortification on the face of his older sister as she tried to correct his 'tact'. But, that totally made my whole day. Anybody else have a good, fun/awkward compliment story to share?

That is great! Kids are so honest. You took it great too, not being offended. I am preop and can't wait for this to happen to me. I do have a funny "complement" that my niece shared with me. She went into a gas station and the clerk looked at her and said, "you have some beautiful big calves!" What do you say to that?! lol

wonderful complement!! I think his 'tact' was just fine, he told you, honestly, that he sees a BIG improvement!! Us adults could learn a lesson from him.

That's great, and here soon you won't even be a little bit fat.

The worse complement I get is you have a handsome face.... Lol what about the rest of me?!

fyre_storm....interestingly enough, most people show their weight loss in their face and neck first...so if you do embark on this journey...just imagine the compliments!! You have such a slim handsome face!!

I had one of these today too! I told my son I went to the hospital for my pre op today and his response was "but mom. You still look the same". Lol. I guess he thinks I am magically going to come out of the hospital skinny.

I had my surgery Sept 20th and I have s friend for the first 2 weeks would text me to see how much weight I lost. Then I told her and she said oh don't worry it will come off... I was down 24lbs in 2 weeks! Why would I worry?? I'm currently down 35 and am still not worried ! Lol