Finding resistance?

Has anyone found people that turn up there nose at WLS? And if so, how do you deal with it? I am a very forward person and I don't want to be rude to these people, I feel like they are ignorant. I've been heavy since I was 5 and have battled with my weight since then. I don't feel I'm "taking the easy way out". This has been a difficult decision for me and it will be a lot of hard work. I don't understand how people can think that having a major surgery and having to retrain yourself how to eat is taking the easy way out. If diet and exercise alone worked, I won't be in this perdiciment! Sorry- I just wanted to vent. And you guys are the only ones who truly understand how I'm feeling. Thanks for being there!

Hi christine, People do not understand the pain(physical & emotional) of being mo We are discriminated against, made the butt of jokes,stared at, thought of as being weak. Just the other night my mother(who is 86 & I have NOT told about the surgery) gave me one more lecture about "cutting my portions" My mother weighs 100 lbs and has never been on a diet in her life....how can she understand??? Most people just don't get it. they probably never will. We just have to do what we believe is right for us and educate friends and family as much as possible.that's why support groups are so wonderful....there are a lot of great caring people who will listen to you and help in any way they can. Stay on the path that is right for you!!!! hugs angel

They are obviously ignorant to all the facts! I'm straight-forward as well, so I'd probably tell them that it is my decision, I've thought about it for a long time, and its the best thing I can do for myself. I might also add that my physician doesn't think its the easy way out - in fact, she recommended it ! God Bless, Kathy Bilodeau

Hi Christine, I am in agreement with what Kathy said, although I think I might simply say something to the effect of.......I have been researching this surgery for a great deal of time, and feel it is the best choice for me.I would like you to support my decision in a postive way,and if you can't,I can respect you have a different opinion but please don't discuss it with me.Good Luck,,,,,Christine, don't fall into a trap of having to "defend" your decision.This change requires a great deal of courage and strength,so might as well begin championing yourself now! Carol