Judgement About Wls

[Almostthere34 128]

Thanks everyone. I guess I have to realize everyone is not going to get it. In the end its none of their beeswax anyway. I am going to be healthy and I never want to eat, "normal" again. Normal has gotten me to where I am now which is overweight and unhappy. I am just glad that I have this forum and all you great folks to go to and vent. :-)

[bubblesbgood 29]

rggg people like that boil my butt. just know that yes she is most certainly jealous and quiet possibly even afraid because you will be successful. dont be too surprised if she turns hypocritical a few months from now when she sees how great youve done and goes and gets surgery her self..

[EricaVSGJourney 64]

It's completely unreal that people feel justified giving out advice, whether they are fat/skinny/somewhere-in-between.

This individual clearly has not common sense, tact or empathy.

I had a somewhat similar experience: Pre-op I went to a small Vitamin shop near my house to buy liquid multis and liquid Calcium citrate. I told the salesperson on the floor that I was having bariatric surgery so I needed a very high quality liquid multi. She immediately proceeded to tell me "well first, you should make sure that the procedure is reversible". I told her it isn't, and then she started telling me I should really make sure I want to do it, because having the surgery will make me look older than my age in 10 years. (HUH?!) I told her that it's possible people with malabsorption procedures may have that issue, but I'm very comfortable/confident with my decision.

I came away from the store absolutely livid. I don't have an insecurity about the surgery, but what if I did?! She isn't my doctor, my friend or even a close acquaintance!

In the end.... insensitive people just aren't worth my time. Odds are their karma will find them someday... hopefully they learn!!

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

I had a somewhat similar experience: Pre-op I went to a small Vitamin shop near my house to buy liquid multis and liquid calcium citrate. I told the salesperson on the floor that I was having bariatric surgery so I needed a very high quality liquid multi. She immediately proceeded to tell me "well first, you should make sure that the procedure is reversible". I told her it isn't, and then she started telling me I should really make sure I want to do it, because having the surgery will make me look older than my age in 10 years. (HUH?!) I told her that it's possible people with malabsorption procedures may have that issue, but I'm very comfortable/confident with my decision.

I came away from the store absolutely livid. I don't have an insecurity about the surgery, but what if I did?! She isn't my doctor, my friend or even a close acquaintance!

Cretins who work at health food stores drive me insane. Most of these people have nothing but a high school diploma, but think they know EVERYTHING.

[Finding MeMe 204]

Lesson learned, not everyone will suport you or agree with your decision. I agree that you should be selective who you tell because there are lots of haters out there. Good Luck to you.

[cindyandhersleeve 4]

I went back and forth about whether to tell also, finally I decided that I know some will judge me for this but they're probably already judging me for being overweight so - let the judging begin! but its a very personal decision.