I am 3 1/2 months post op and have lost 50 pounds. I have started socializing with people that have not seen me since before surgery and do not know about the surgery. Literally, not one person has commented at all. Not even a you look good. I didn't do surgery to get compliments, but now after working so hard, I just wish someone would notice. Anyone else experience this?

THANK YOU for all the posts and kind words. I have donated all of my clothes as I went from and size 18 to almost a 14! Guess it will come. I see it and feel it and that's what matters.

I am 3 1/2 months post op and have lost 50 pounds. I have started socializing with people that have not seen me since before surgery and do not know about the surgery. Literally, not one person has commented at all. Not even a you look good. I didn't do surgery to get compliments, but now after working so hard, I just wish someone would notice. Anyone else experience this?

YOU noticed, right? Then the most important person noticed.

Sometimes people don't like to say stuff because they may feel apprehensive in implying someone needed to make a change. I know when I've seen someone whose lost weight I almost never say anything other than how good they look. If I'm close to them & they've shared their goals to lose, I'll say something more direct.

50lbs is awesome and you should be jumping for joy that you did it. Compliment yourself daily. Remember how overwhelming 50 lbs seemed like prior to help? Look at you now! You kicked 50 lbs of fat in the stones. Keep on doing that. Someone is going to notice.

Edited July 17, 201511 yr by tomi71

When you are in the grocery store, make a quick stop in the aisle where the bags of sugar are. Just try to pick up 5 10# bags and take a few steps. It will definately make you notice!