I’ve only told a handful of people that I️ am having WLS but of course people are going to ask about the weight loss and I’d prefer to keep it quiet just to avoid the opinions of those who are possible nay-sayers! Just wondering what are you telling people as you go through the different phases of WL surgery and recovery?

HW:232 CW:230 SW:217 GW: TBD Date 12/22/17

I just say, I am following a supervised plan from my doctor - those are acquaintances that really are not close friends. I have known them a long time but I wouldn't discuss a hysterectomy with them either. I consider a lot of medical things private.

I’ve only told a handful of people that I️ am having WLS but of course people are going to ask about the weight loss and I’d prefer to keep it quiet just to avoid the opinions of those who are possible nay-sayers! Just wondering what are you telling people as you go through the different phases of WL surgery and recovery?
HW:232 CW:230 SW:217 GW: TBD Date 12/22/17

I am 7.5mos post op and my husband, mom and 1 friend knows about my surgery. People at work and ESPECIALLY church ask me HOW and I just say the truth... That I have totally changed what and how much I eat.... It's not a lie, it's totally the truth. I just don't want to hear people's opinions so I chose to keep it to myself. I'm already getting the "you're too small" and the "don't lose any more weight" comments (which I'm sick of)....

I've also had people come flat out and ask if I've had surgery and I say "I wish" and leave it at that. I actually feel offended for someone to ask that because to me it's personal. I wish people can just LET ME BE GREAT!!!!

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I am 7.5mos post op and my husband, mom and 1 friend knows about my surgery. People at work and ESPECIALLY church ask me HOW and I just say the truth... That I have totally changed what and how much I eat.... It's not a lie, it's totally the truth. I just don't want to hear people's opinions so I chose to keep it to myself. I'm already getting the "you're too small" and the "don't lose any more weight" comments (which I'm sick of)....

I've also had people come flat out and ask if I've had surgery and I say "I wish" and leave it at that. I actually feel offended for someone to ask that because to me it's personal. I wish people can just LET ME BE GREAT!!!!

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VSG: 03/20/2017
HW: 240
SW: 232
CW: 153
ORIG. GW: 160
CURRENT GW: 150

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I’ve only told a handful of people that I️ am having WLS but of course people are going to ask about the weight loss and I’d prefer to keep it quiet just to avoid the opinions of those who are possible nay-sayers! Just wondering what are you telling people as you go through the different phases of WL surgery and recovery?
HW:232 CW:230 SW:217 GW: TBD Date 12/22/17

I agree... GOOD ANSWER

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1 hour ago, BrownsugarNY said:

I’ve only told a handful of people that I️ am having WLS but of course people are going to ask about the weight loss and I’d prefer to keep it quiet just to avoid the opinions of those who are possible nay-sayers! Just wondering what are you telling people as you go through the different phases of WL surgery and recovery?

HW:232 CW:230 SW:217 GW: TBD Date 12/22/17

Before I took my leave I was already on clear liquid diet so I started losing weight. People already was telling me that the weight was coming off. I told a couple people at my job that I had to get a hernia remove. You know people like talking so that gave them something to talk about. My last day at work my co-workers was saying make sure you stay on your diet while you out cause you looking good. I even gave a few people a fake diet I was using. Lol I only told my husband and daughters

Before I took my leave I was already on clear liquid diet so I started losing weight. People already was telling me that the weight was coming off. I told a couple people at my job that I had to get a hernia remove. You know people like talking so that gave them something to talk about. My last day at work my co-workers was saying make sure you stay on your diet while you out cause you looking good. I even gave a few people a fake diet I was using. Lol I only told my husband and daughters

Yea... I️ told my husband that I️ would tell people a hernia removal as well but he seemed skeptical and wasn’t a 100% on board with that one. I’m starting my liquid diet and will start bringing my gym bag to work just in case people ask.

I am also planning to tell people I am having a hernia repair and that I am following a special diet from my nutritionist. The people I care about will eventually know, everyone else can just mind their own business.

Have a great day!

Amanda [emoji16]

HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Told people me and 5 friends put in $1,000 each. The person to lose the most weight by New Years gets the $6,000. So far everyone is believing it. For the record, I tell everyone I'm a distant second in the standings.

Told people me and 5 friends put in $1,000 each. The person to lose the most weight by New Years gets the $6,000. So far everyone is believing it. For the record, I tell everyone I'm a distant second in the standings.

That is awesome! I told hubby about that and he says I should do the same. Great idea


Have a great day!
Amanda [emoji16]
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]