Co-worker's interest....

Just last week, I had three different people where I work ask me about my surgery. These are people I don't see everyday...they work on different floors in different offices. Each one of them said they were thinking about having the surgery and two of them said their doctors had said something to them about looking into having the surgery. I referred them to this web site and told them if they wanted to learn about all the different types of surgery, they should check it out. They all had said they were apprehensive about the surgery, but after seeing my results over the last 15 months, they thought it might not be such a bad thing afterall. One of the ladies I talked with said she was going to try to lose her weight through diet, one more time. She asked me what and how much I eat. I told her what she wanted to know and wished her well....and I truly hope she can get to where she wants to be. I told her the surgery is not for everyone. It just seemed so strange that three people asked me about it in one week.

Wanda, strange isn't it...i've also had some folks generating interest in the surgery as well. they've approached me about it and asked if i've been dieting? what have I done , etc. I'm not one to be an open book and generally do not broadcast that I've had gastric bypass. i am forthcoming if someone asks me directly. I've also told those who have expressed interest to check out this site. denise

I've always been extremely open about my surgery and many of my co-workers have asked about it. I'm always positive as I think this is the best thing I've ever done just for myself, but I'm ALSO clear and brutally honest regarding all of the negative aspects as I wouldn't want to sway anyone without being truthful. The sister of a co-worker actually came to my home and we talked for hours. I referred here and to my surgeon and she had HER surgery two weeks ago and is doing great. With the increased press coverage and more and more of us out here, I think it's just a much more open topic than it used to be.

Wanda, How wonderful that you were able to help others out. It is so comforting to be able to talk to someone who has actually gone thru the surgery when you are a newbie researching it. Mary