she told my aunt about my surgery. i didn't want her to know. its none of her business. but of course she finds out and we have to have the talk. i'm so sick of explaining myself and defending myself to people who don't realize that i've researched this at length before getting here. she tells me "but you've lost weight, you look so great. why don't you keep doing what you're doing without surgery?" i said I'm on a 2 week liquid diet to prep for surgery? should i just not eat again?
then she's like "i hear that most people who have surgery become obese afterwards". how do you respond to a statement like that? where is she getting these statistics? you know what i wanted to say? "yeah thats right alot of people do become obese after surgery. they start at super obese, move to morbidly obese, then get down to obese. and eventually into the overweight range." Ahhh that would have been sweet. of course i thought of that after she left.
she was like "what a frightening and exciting time." i was like...umm...i'm not frightened.
lol
whatevs.
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Oy to the vey. Well, kiddo. The cat is out of the bag now, isn't it? lol Hopefully your aunt will do some research and come to understand that this decision is the best, most effective thing that you can do to reach your goal of a healthy, normal body and a healthy, vibrant life.
ReplyDeleteSometimes, people only hear the negative aspects of things and don't take the time to hear the really positive. Maybe you can, in time teach her the positives of WLS.
Everyone is going to have an opinion. I think my MIL (whom I love dearly), asked me a couple of times if I would have the band removed once I lost the weight. After the 3rd time I had told her no....she said okay. You have done the research, you know what to expect, so follow the rules of the band and your aunt will be so happy for you in the end.
ReplyDeleteDont let anyone bring you down. This is your life and no one has to live it but you. be true to yourself and center yourself with people who will support you and lift you and those who dont leave em behind! You are doing great and she was half right, this is a very exciting time!!!!
ReplyDeleteEverybody is a know it all about weight loss... it seems, but You have been researching and can decide what's right for you... Don't worry, They'll get onboard once they see that you are alive and well and getting healthier by the minute. *Maria*-Blogger from "This one time at BAND Camp..."
ReplyDeletethanks guys :)
ReplyDeleteCan I have dibs on your aunt. j/k
ReplyDeleteI have your back girl. I think a few others do too. lol