People are finding out

[jessjones5 7]

So I had VSG on 2/23 and I didn't tell many people, maybe just handful. Not even my closest friends. For some reason it wasn't something I wanted to talk about. Well when I got back to work I got lots of great feed back which was nice. I ended up telling a few people i work with because i work with a heavy girl and she was talking aboit getting surgery. I wanted to share my story so she knows how great it could be. Well now people are starting talk and now almost everyone knows. I'm angry a little cause I guess people are gossiping. I just don't know how to feel about all of it.

[Elode 8,093]

Well I guess there's really nothing you can do now but never tell that big mouth anything again. Lesson learned.

Edited March 28, 2015 by Elode

[jessjones5 7]

Idk it's a weird feeling. I'm proud of what I did but at the same time it's hard to talk about because it's so.personal. I'm not ashamed or at least I know I shouldn't be but I guess self conscious because I'm afraid people will judge

[Elode 8,093]

@@jessjones5 And some will but really in the end who cares! You have a wonderful new gift to help you become a better you!

[jessjones5 7]

You are exactly right @@Elode

Edited March 28, 2015 by jessjones5

[Elode 8,093]

I know at times I didn't want people to know because I didn't want that pressure of "what if it doesn't work" everyone will know I failed ect...but I got over it. It's really not anyone's business to be talking about yours. They must be bored.

Edited March 28, 2015 by Elode

[Elode 8,093]

I think some people just find it really interesting. I had three close friends that all had gastric bypass and I questioned the crap out of them. I wanted to know everything the I Ended up having my own surgery so I don't mind talking to people about it.

[jessjones5 7]

Yea my husband had it two years ago and once I get going I could talk about it for hours. I guess now that it's successful it's easier

[Elode 8,093]

Right!

[Elode 8,093]

How has your husband done with his? Did he have sleeve too?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Guess what? People talk about you each and every day of your life. You can't do a darn thing about it. Unless they have something to say to your face, don't sweat it. You don't owe anybody a single explanation for what you do with your body. Don't even waste the time and energy worrying about it.

[jessjones5 7]

@@Elode he did he had the sleeve in january 2013 he lost a total of 140lbs! He's done very well

I'm not so much worried about them talking about me or about its just me being self conscious about what I did I guess @@BLERDgirl

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@jessjones5 - Don't be. You didn't do anything illegal or immoral. No need to be self conscious,

[LSF 264]

My co- workers have been very supportive but I do feel that extra pressure to be successful because I failed with my band.

[liannatx 897]

I totally feel you. Everyone at work knows I had this done and I feel like they expect me to be 50 lbs down already, like I am being scrutinized daily or something! In reality, I haven't had anything but positive feedback and encouragement.