So I had VSG on 2/23 and I didn't tell many people, maybe just handful. Not even my closest friends. For some reason it wasn't something I wanted to talk about. Well when I got back to work I got lots of great feed back which was nice. I ended up telling a few people i work with because i work with a heavy girl and she was talking aboit getting surgery. I wanted to share my story so she knows how great it could be. Well now people are starting talk and now almost everyone knows. I'm angry a little cause I guess people are gossiping. I just don't know how to feel about all of it.

Well I guess there's really nothing you can do now but never tell that big mouth anything again. Lesson learned.

Edited March 28, 201511 yr by Elode

Idk it's a weird feeling. I'm proud of what I did but at the same time it's hard to talk about because it's so.personal. I'm not ashamed or at least I know I shouldn't be but I guess self conscious because I'm afraid people will judge

@@jessjones5 And some will but really in the end who cares! You have a wonderful new gift to help you become a better you!

You are exactly right @@Elode

Edited March 28, 201511 yr by jessjones5

I know at times I didn't want people to know because I didn't want that pressure of "what if it doesn't work" everyone will know I failed ect...but I got over it. It's really not anyone's business to be talking about yours. They must be bored.

Edited March 28, 201511 yr by Elode

I think some people just find it really interesting. I had three close friends that all had gastric bypass and I questioned the crap out of them. I wanted to know everything the I Ended up having my own surgery so I don't mind talking to people about it.

Yea my husband had it two years ago and once I get going I could talk about it for hours. I guess now that it's successful it's easier

Right!

How has your husband done with his? Did he have sleeve too?

Guess what? People talk about you each and every day of your life. You can't do a darn thing about it. Unless they have something to say to your face, don't sweat it. You don't owe anybody a single explanation for what you do with your body. Don't even waste the time and energy worrying about it.

@@Elode he did he had the sleeve in january 2013 he lost a total of 140lbs! He's done very well

I'm not so much worried about them talking about me or about its just me being self conscious about what I did I guess @@BLERDgirl

@@jessjones5 - Don't be. You didn't do anything illegal or immoral. No need to be self conscious,

My co- workers have been very supportive but I do feel that extra pressure to be successful because I failed with my band.

I totally feel you. Everyone at work knows I had this done and I feel like they expect me to be 50 lbs down already, like I am being scrutinized daily or something! In reality, I haven't had anything but positive feedback and encouragement.

I didn't tell anyone before surgery because I didn't want anyone discouraging me. Now, I could care less who knows. As a matter of fact, I am proud that I took control of my life. To do such a surgery takes a lot of courage, patience and stamina. This by any means is not easy. People may think the surgery did it all. But the surgery only helps restrict your portion (for the time being) everything else is up to you.

There are a few at my work place that I know it is eating them alive that I am losing weight and they may try to find ways to come up with a negativity about the surgery. Let them talk, at the end of the day, you will be looking and feeling great....they can go ahead and keep eating the office donuts.

Edited March 28, 201511 yr by Pac-woman