jessjones5 7 Posted March 28, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessjones5 7 Posted March 28, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted March 28, 2015 @@jessjones5 And some will but really in the end who cares! You have a wonderful new gift to help you become a better you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessjones5 7 Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) You are exactly right @@Elode Edited March 28, 2015 by jessjones5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted March 28, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessjones5 7 Posted March 28, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted March 28, 2015 How has your husband done with his? Did he have sleeve too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted March 28, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessjones5 7 Posted March 28, 2015 @@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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted March 28, 2015 @@jessjones5 - Don't be. You didn't do anything illegal or immoral. No need to be self conscious, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSF 264 Posted March 28, 2015 My co- workers have been very supportive but I do feel that extra pressure to be successful because I failed with my band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liannatx 897 Posted March 28, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
