What do you say when.....

[AussieSam 234]

When people compliment you about your weight loss ? I say I had a haircut.

[lisacaron 5,075]

Thank you

[KateP 359]

Thanks - and then change the subject immediately.

[joatsaint 2,814]

I just say, "Thanks, I've been working at it." If they ask how I've done it, I tell them - cutting back on my food intake and doing lots of walking.

[Rogofulm 2,440]

I just say, "Thanks for noticing!" If they ask how I did it, I tell them I had bariatric surgery. And then before they can say another word, I add, "...so I haven't had a starch, or a dessert, or a soda for 10 months, I eat 80 grams of Protein and drink 120 ounces of Water every day, and and I exercise 4-6 times a week." (In a friendly tone of voice and with a smile.) Then instead of thinking that I took the easy way out, they usually say something like, "Wow, no bread, rice, Pasta, potatoes, or dessert, isn't that hard?" To which my reply is, "Well, yeah, but it's SO worth it!" Works like a charm and I've never had a negative response.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

It depends on who and how it is asked. For the most part, a simple thank-you is all that is required.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Thanks! You look great, too!

[B-52 7,113]

Thank You...Dr.'s Orders!

I really didn't have much of a choice, it was either turn my life around, or die...

[NikkiDoc 312]

Most of the time "Thank you". Sometimes "Thank you, I had weight loss surgery at the beginning of February". I was pretty open with telling the world that I was having WLS. I happily answer questions about what I eat, don't eat, portion size, how often I eat, the procedure, exercise, how much I have lost, how much I plan to lose. I have had no negativity.

One woman was really interested so I showed her a diagram of how much stomach they took/what was left and even a photo of what was taken out (from another patient). She is a vet tech so is facinated by medical stuff.

[devillynn 193]

i say thanks!! And if they ask how ...i tell them how

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

I smile and thank them. Then I explain that I have really been trying to lose weight. I usually even tell them what I did at the gym that day. Some people know I have had surgery, others don't, but regardless you are making healthier choices and its paying off.

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

Oh and if someone says something negative about having surgery, I explain that I still have to do the work. I explain that if I eat the wrong foods, I will gain weight. I explain that if I overeat, I will gain weight. Most people just don't understand what the surgery actually does.