I got thanked for my honesty.

I was taking my son to school the other day and one of the moms came over to me and said I was a fraction of the size I used to be. (It is nice to hear that I will humbly admit) I thanked her and when she asked how I did it I told her I had wls. She seemed quite surprised and asked me a few questions about it. I told her about this web site and told her I had researched the hell out of the different surgeries. She asked why I decided to get it done and I told her that I got really scared when I began developing a lot of health problems and I needed help. She thanked me for being so honest about it. The part that got me was that she would always get so discouraged when people said exercise and cutting back because she could never do it. She had battled weight issues all her life and finds it extremely difficult to loose weight. I had admired this woman from a far because she seemed really confident and put together (she is about the size I used to be). It made me feel great that me being honest with her allowed her to open up to me. That was a great day!!!

Nicely done...congratulations!

Congratulation to you!!! I see you have only a few pounds until your goal. Well done :)

Way to go!!!

:)

Way to pay it forward, Ingrid - we need more people like you in this world!

Aww, thank you :)

My hat is off to you. I have seen the desperation and disappointment ( and felt it myself preop) when the answer was diet and exercise alone. It is important for the world to know that diet and exercise alone doesn't cut it for all of us.

I could definetly relate. I think that is why it meant so much to me that she shared some very personal feelings back to me. Take care :)

That's why I have always told people about my surgery even if it wasn't really any of their business. If I could  answer one persons questions or encourage them in any way I would be proud.