I got my first (at least to my face) person tell me that my success from my WLS is "cheating". It didn't hurt my feelings so much as irritated me because of the pure ignorance. This is one of the hardest things I have ever done and it most certainly is not "cheating". Part of me thinks it's jealousy.

Funny how these same people watch us suffer and fail at every diet, and don't call us cheaters, and then when we find a tool to use with a diet we are cheating, go figure

I love Kaylee's response about asking those who say it's cheating to tell why it's cheating. We still have to eat right and exercise just the same as those who supposedly "aren't cheating." It's actually more difficult for us now because we have more eating restrictions to adhere to than someone who hasn't had wls. So believe me when I say it's in no way cheating! I tell everyone that I had wls because I could care less what they say or think. But that's me and I know everyone is different. Please don't let anyone make you feel bad for having the surgery. I wish you all much success now and in the future!

I heard was told today by a lady I work with that she wasn't going to "cheat" and have WLS like so and so. This is why I have told no one at work! I was like yea this is cheating. How many times have you done 3 weeks of liquid diet! Do that then get back to me and tell me I'm cheating!

Don't let anyone discourage you. I work with someone who is very heavy but had lost 50 lbs on weight watchers and she gives me the same vibe. I hate to tell her that her lost weight will return but mine won't. That gives me the motivation to be successful for life.