Talking to skinny friends about WLS

[kgloverii 0]

My sister, who has at her very most---while pregnant---was like 130......I have always been the "fat" sister....When I told my family, including my sister that I was thinking about having the surgery, they were all for it and very supportive. At first my interpretation of that was negative as I thought that it meant they were sick of my "fattness"....but I have come to realize that they just want me to do what I believe is best for me.....Now my sister is my biggest supporter in this, and I am glad I shared. I tell everyone who asks and even some that don't---I think that helps put some of my shame back on the shelf......We don't need to be ashamed......

Amen to that... My perspective is: people will see my success will know there are options for long term weight loss. We all see Bob go on a diet, lose a bunch of weight and gain it all back in a year. There are options, there are successes, and I know one of the 'secrets.' They can see me and go, 'WOW. That is something I could do', or 'WOW. That is something my brother could take advantage of.' Whatever. Judge me however you want, but I still got my butt in some size 10 jeans. :thumbup:

[sharmom 7]

Yea, I can totally understand. My sister well, has been kinda supportive infact she has started coming to get me after her 5mile walk so we could walk 1mile together. I guess what I am trying to say is I feel uncomfortable talking to people that do not understand my inablitity to control myself without being banded. You are fortunate you have more than one friend. I sugest the chat room on this site. It has been really helpful supportive and encouraging. Do they have support groups in your town? Those might be helpful too.