So I have been on my journey since December, and my surgery is right around the corner. I work with 8 men, I am the only female. I have lost 25 pounds since December and no one has mentioned anything, maybe they are afraid of something LOL. Anyway one of my coworkers that I commute with occasionally and I were taking on our way in to work and he said he noticed I had lost weight (only after I mentioned it), and we were talking about going to the gym and such. I haven't told anyone about my surgery except my husband, I just told my boss I was having a procedure and would be out for two weeks, he didn't ask what kind, just is it serious? and I said no that's why I can give you a months notice. Anyway my jackass coworker starts telling me that some people decide to have surgery and that its a easy way out and why would someone want to cut up their body when they can diet and exercise. At this moment I wanted to smack him in the head and push him out the truck door! What they say about some people and their opinions is true apparently, how stupid of a remark, I just stopped the conversation at that point. By the way he is a 290 pound FAT guy and I know that's mean but so was what he said. Sorry it just pissed me off!! This in no way has been an easy journey for me, its very hard work.

13 minutes ago, It's about Me said:

So I have been on my journey since December, and my surgery is right around the corner. I work with 8 men, I am the only female. I have lost 25 pounds since December and no one has mentioned anything, maybe they are afraid of something LOL. Anyway one of my coworkers that I commute with occasionally and I were taking on our way in to work and he said he noticed I had lost weight (only after I mentioned it), and we were talking about going to the gym and such. I haven't told anyone about my surgery except my husband, I just told my boss I was having a procedure and would be out for two weeks, he didn't ask what kind, just is it serious? and I said no that's why I can give you a months notice. Anyway my jackass coworker starts telling me that some people decide to have surgery and that its a easy way out and why would someone want to cut up their body when they can diet and exercise. At this moment I wanted to smack him in the head and push him out the truck door! What they say about some people and their opinions is true apparently, how stupid of a remark, I just stopped the conversation at that point. By the way he is a 290 pound FAT guy and I know that's mean but so was what he said. Sorry it just pissed me off!! This in no way has been an easy journey for me, its very hard work.

Oh yeah the easy way out comment. That's why I don't mention surgery. No use in explaining they will never get it. Some people have this idea that the weight loss is due to a small stomach and you can eat pie and cake and lose weight. It's frickin work! it's discipline, consistency dieting, logging, changing habits and exercise.

20 minutes ago, It's about Me said:

So I have been on my journey since December, and my surgery is right around the corner. I work with 8 men, I am the only female. I have lost 25 pounds since December and no one has mentioned anything, maybe they are afraid of something LOL. Anyway one of my coworkers that I commute with occasionally and I were taking on our way in to work and he said he noticed I had lost weight (only after I mentioned it), and we were talking about going to the gym and such. I haven't told anyone about my surgery except my husband, I just told my boss I was having a procedure and would be out for two weeks, he didn't ask what kind, just is it serious? and I said no that's why I can give you a months notice. Anyway my jackass coworker starts telling me that some people decide to have surgery and that its a easy way out and why would someone want to cut up their body when they can diet and exercise. At this moment I wanted to smack him in the head and push him out the truck door! What they say about some people and their opinions is true apparently, how stupid of a remark, I just stopped the conversation at that point. By the way he is a 290 pound FAT guy and I know that's mean but so was what he said. Sorry it just pissed me off!! This in no way has been an easy journey for me, its very hard work.

Here's the answer to the easy way out comment that stops them cold in their tracks:

1) I've had to go on a restrictive, liquids-only pre-op diet for 2 weeks.

2) I've had to re-lean how to eat again beginning with clear liquids, moving on to pureed, then soft foods, and finally regular food.

3) I can no longer use food to drown out anxiety, emotional pain, etc. I have to deal with it face to face so I have good days and bad days.

4) My stomach has good days and bad days and I don't always no which one it will be. Then I have to carefully eat so as not to overeat and become sick. Food must be carefully and mindfully chewed.

5) I have to work out 3-4x per week

6) I need regular vitamins for the rest of my life.

* So tell me again, honey, how I took the easy way out.

1 hour ago, It's about Me said:

why would someone want to cut up their body when they can diet and exercise

So ask him "so, why haven't you?"

ROFLAO , GIVE HIM WHAT HE DESERVES