Geminidrive

Damned if you do, damned if you don't. Everyone isn't going to feel the same way, some want the weight loss to be noticed and acknowledged others don't. Here's my thoughts on it, if you don't like what someone is saying or if you feel uncomfortable tell the person....correct them (firmly but politely) if you do like what they say embrace their words and say THANK YOU. In my opinion sometimes we worry too much about what others are thinking and saying rather than taking that energy to focus on making ourselves better.

I'm sorry due to business travel and a busy work schedule I haven't been on the site much and won't be in the future so I haven't been able to do this. It might be best for someone who frequents the site daily to comprise this list. Apologies.

Thankfully I had Zero complications. No pain, no gas, no intolerances.

Indeed, it is very, very helpful!

I forgot to mention that Fooducate also has a paid app for those with specific food allergies and who are Gluten Free. Allergy & Gluten Free Diet Tracker by Fooducate

Yes, it does, I have found it to be the most comprehensive website/app when it comes to nutrition. You will find it very helpful!

Just passing on a wonderful website which provides excellent information: http://www.fooducate.com/ Fooducate can also be found on Facebook. You can download from iTunes and it is also Android compatible. I use this as a piggyback to MFP.

I am 5'8" (although my surgeon's office keeps listing me at 5'6" (annoying) and I was 398 on surgery day 10/8, I'm now down to 300 (98lbs lost and more to go) .....anything is possible. If you work hard, anything is possible.

Prior to the surgery I did exhaustive research, so basically nothing was a surprise for me. I didn't have any bad experiences. I think for me preparation is everything, I was prepared. I think one has to also clear their head and be ready for change, if not you are bound to have roadblocks. If you have a lot of things going on in your life that cause you stress, I would suggest that you get a hold on them before you plan your surgery. This was neither painful or stressful/emotional, so far so good. No complaints.

I believe it was done at a surgi center. Not sure if the surgi center was in NY or NJ.

Tell her exactly what you posted here or post it to your Facebook page. Perhaps she was trying to be helpful and doesn't realize she is being judgmental. The only way to correct this behavior is to let her know, otherwise it is bound to happen again and you will be in the same position.

I like the way you think! I think some do themselves a disservice by weighing in too much. Especially the daily weigh-ins. But folks are gonna do what they do. LOL

LOL, I wasn't thinking about the actual weight loss, more so the ability to keep hush hush the surgery.

Oh, Ok. actually I think he did a good job hiding it this long.