So this fAt gIrL walks into the drug store......

[Globetrotter 1,340]

I actually think that so many people thinking we are just fine or normal is an indicator of the obesity epidemic overall, very overweight has become so commonplace that people have a strange form of reverse body dysmorphia. Just because that may have looked fine and "normal" doesn't mean it was healthy, it just means a lot of people are obese!

[gamergirl 4,610]

When I had my swallow test the day after surgery (3 wks ago)' date=' I overheard the techs discussing me. They said "soon people weighing 125 r gunna be having wls".

It actually made me feel uncomfortable. That I didn't deserve it. Pre op weight was 174, but that was down from 250 4 yrs ago pre lapband. I don't think I would've gotten wls at 174 if there hadn't been a complication.[/quote']

So sorry you had to hear that. Don't you love how quick people are to judge without knowing the full story? Adages of walking miles and other people's shoes come to mind. Idiots.

[gamergirl 4,610]

Surgery day is here!! I did lose 12lbs on my preop diet!!! So I'm excited to see how much more I'm going to lose on this journey' date=' to feel comfortable in my skin :)[/quote']

Good luck Kim! See you on the other side

[sheilarae 84]

Many people made faces when I told them about the surgery. 6-24 was the date. I am 4' 11" and weighed 200. I don't know where I packed it. Now I weigh 175 and people tell me I should stop loosing!! What's the deal??

[Kasey Parker 31]

When I lost weight years ago, I got down to 162 (at 5ft 3in I was still obese), I had people telling me I was going to look anorexic if I kept losing (my goal was 135 then). I was beyond insulted. I have people now telling me I look good but I'm at 254 and I don't agree!

[Getting Wispy 16]

My mother told me that one of the things you DON'T want people to say about you is, "She means well."

[1gorgeousgodzilla 192]

I went into surgery at 229. Several nurses told me the same thing. It upset me actually. I kinda felt like someone was about to take a gift away from me.

I heard the same thing even as I waited to pre-op testing. In fact it was that kind of talk that deterred me from exploring the option of surgery two years ago. Howver, nothing anyone says can replace the gift of good health! My blood pressure, glucose levels, and joints will undoubtedly thank me once it is all said and done.