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Feeling hurt and empty

I have no idea what this normal or not . But since I had my sleeve done. I have had people been acting werid . Before I had surgery my family and (some) friends , would not be seen with me. since my surgery they want me to fo with them . And they put me on display for their friends to see how much I lost or how I look now. Makes me feel so uncomfortable and self conscience how I look. After 7 months of this it gotten to the point. To where I am hearing. I will not be smaller then them. Or I hear looks like your getting bigger. How long will this last before i get bigger? How does some one deal with this? I am depressed and wanting to give up on what I did so far. Does anyone else have this going on with people in there life? And feel so alone?

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  • Find some new friends. Channel that hurt into new social situations. Join a few groups on meetup .com or sign up for a class at the local community college. True friends would not shun you because of

  • newlanashegog
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    New friends.... If they aren't with you they are against you. Think about it, they have always treated you shady anyway. Not hanging out with you because you were a BBW? They can all go to hell... In

  • RJ'S/beginning
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    Being looked at as their trophy eh. Them hoping that you will not succeed eh. Parading you around like some prized cat. You look at these people as friends. I think not. They are using you as a form o

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Lots of people like having heavy friends cause it makes them seem thinner. Then when that friend loses weight they start hating cause they have to look at themselves. I always had more guy friends than girl because girls are taught to be so trashy to each other. I've have 1 best friend for 30+ yrs abd and couple others that are good ones but other than family not really cause of that catty crap. FIND new friends

I don't do catty. I don't like mistreating others for their shape size or color. So it just shocks and hurts me for people to be that way with me. Thank you for your support. I needed some encouragement today. ????

Wolfmom71, this is about you not them you did this for yourself. You wanted to feel better look better get in better health nevermind the looks the comments or anything else . They hating on u, SO WHAT!!! enjoy your new look enjoy your new way of feeling enjoy getting in good health. This is ur time. I wish u the best. I'm 7 mths out, 88 lbs down and loving the journey. Smaller clothes, bring able to exercise and the wonderful compliments. Love it. It's your season!!!

And for the newbs lurking on this thread ...

... once again, this is why I didn't tell anyone (other than hubby and 2 girlfriends who live 1,000 miles away) about my WLS. I've lost and gained weight often enough in my lifetime that clients, colleagues, friends, family members and acquaintances all just think I've gone on another diet.

The only thing different this time is that I won't regain the weight. :)

No strange comments. Just nice ones.

And to the OP ... honey, you really do need to put your foot down. The kind of crap you're getting is not OK.

There is a theme here, dear bariatric sister: Don't give away your power! Good for you that you decided to take control of your health. Bariatric surgery exposes the dynamics of your relationships, and that is not a bad thing. For once in your life, you get to know how the people in your life really feel about you. That is a gift. Speak up for yourself.

As you continue to lose weight, you will gain confidence. As you gain confidence, it becomes easier to be bold with the people who are bringing you down. It is ok to get mad when someone is mistreating you. Maybe one good theatrical tantrum and walk-away will be fun - just this once. :P

Congratulations for your success so far. You have come to the right place for support. Hopefully you will be able to recruit new friends who understand your weight loss journey.

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Thank you that really helps

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