The Aftermath

[Serra Cherub 12]

My journey has been a stressful yet speedy one. Got all my requirements completed and set up for my surgery on 9/30.

I haven't really shared with many people that I even decided to begin this journey. The people I have shared with are amazingly supportive and I am so thankful for that.

Lately I've been wondering/worrying about the "backlash". Not as to whether this will be something I regret... but comments. Comments about my decision to comments about my transformation. I'm a closed off person and not prone to talking about myself or taking comments about how I look very well.

It's just one of a laundry list of things on my mind.

[joy59 81]

When I lost over 100 lbs (without surgery) the questions and comments were endless hiw did you do it what are you eating, how long has it taken you. I remember once when asked how did you do it for the 300th time I answered you know jelly rolls, Bagels, and ice cream. But i realized that people were genuine in their wanting to know so after that I tried to more patient. Funny but a year ir so later when the weight was all coming back on no one ssid a word.

I guess what I am trying to say is prrpare yourself because it will happen, maybe coming up with a standard line like low carbs and exercise because in reality without that piece the wls will not be successful.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Many people are genuinely curious about success stories. They sometimes have themselves in mind towards following in your footsteps. So I tend to honestly tell them about my bariatric surgery. Many don't seem to understand the process and congratulate me on my hard effort. What hard work, I had the surgery and I lost the weight.

[ranece 62]

My surgery date is September 30th also!:-). I don't care what anyone thinks about me and my decision to have gastric bypass because no one but me has to inject themselves with insulin three times a day while trying to work two jobs and go to school but me. My friends understand and those who don't are afraid that I'll look better than I do now. I will put me first because I'm worth it!

[ksmanatee 10]

Many people are genuinely curious about success stories. They sometimes have themselves in mind towards following in your footsteps. So I tend to honestly tell them about my bariatric surgery. Many don't seem to understand the process and congratulate me on my hard effort. What hard work, I had the surgery and I lost the weight.

Hi you said you had the surgery but remember it's a tool, you still have to exercise and watch what you eat. I realize it is a life time change. I an excited to start

[ksmanatee 10]

Three days out of surgery, only problem is swollen stomach it's itching that's good it is healing. Slept thru the night happy about that.