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Okay so I havent seen my in laws since thanksgiving. I most likely weighed 30 lbs more than now. I have to go there today. They dont know about the surgery and last time I didnt really look much different but now I do. I am really hoping to be ignored. I hate talking about my weight with people I dont trust. I can talk to a stranger better! What should I say if they press the point?

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If they ask if you lost weight say "yes" and thank you. If the press on I would say that you are on a strict diet and exercise and then change the subject ... maybe ask them a personal question - LOL.

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How did it go??

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These are great answers. I having surgery on 2/14/13, and have decided not to tell my MIL. She is one of those cranky old ladies that doesn't have anything positive to say ever. We've decided to tell her I have the flu and that alone will steer her clear of the house for at least a week... lol

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They know I had stomach surgery, they just dont know what kind. Nothing came up and noone commented or complimented, but I know my sis in law noticed because she started talking about how she needed to lose weight really bad

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did it make you kind of sad that no one said anything? Or were you just relieved that no one did? In the beginning if no one said anything... I was always like what the heck?? I think I'm just a weirdo

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did it make you kind of sad that no one said anything? Or were you just relieved that no one did? In the beginning if no one said anything... I was always like what the heck?? I think I'm just a weirdo

It made me relieved, but it is weird because I have lost nearly 60 pounds and you can definitly tell

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Well I bet they talked about you after you left!!!!

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How funny. I had a moment today too.

Went to family party. I lost 37lbs before surgery. My SIL never said a word about me loosing. Today a week after she knew I had surgery said wow you look amazing. Um. It's a week. Really?!

I am a little apprehensive over the comments or questions as no one knows I've done WLS. So a strict diet or using a Weightloss center is a great idea!

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I don't really get out much or see people I know so I don't hear any commeNts ...i have 3 sons but only 2 see me daily...i always have to ask if they can tell I'm losing lol! But they are very supportive otherwise...my 5 yr old grandson is the only one who said grandma you're losing weight :)

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How funny. I had a moment today too.

Went to family party. I lost 37lbs before surgery. My SIL never said a word about me loosing. Today a week after she knew I had surgery said wow you look amazing. Um. It's a week. Really?!

I am a little apprehensive over the comments or questions as no one knows I've done WLS. So a strict diet or using a Weightloss center is a great idea!

I dont mind that they know I had surgery, but its none of their business. However if asked I wont lie. They are annoying but they are family. I think its so funny how when you lise weight everyone else feels suddenly fat! Yet when I was fat they would tell me all kinds of reasons not to.diet. Curious how misery loves company

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