TELLING PEOPLE AT WORK ~~~

I know it's scary to tell people at work about what we are planning to have done. Maybe it's easier for me because this is my second time around... but I have had good reactions from the people I work with. Of course.. the other two girls that are heavier IMMEDIATELY decided to start dieting and diet pills.. hmm.. coinsidence?? i think not! lol I have only gotten a little bit of negative response from one person. She weighs about 250 lbs.. and i think she is a little envious... im not sure. BUT... for me.. sharing what I am planning to do only makes it less stressful for me when it comes down to having it done. AND I feel that If I'm honest about what I'm going through...others will respect that I am going to extreme measures to be a healthier me. I have gotten NUMEROUS statements from people coming forward and saying "i know.. SO IN SO... that had that done and they look FABULOUS! etc.. and this helps me along. Also...they are supporting me by saying..wow.. this christmas you are gonna have to get a KILLER dress for the christmas party to SHOW IT OFF! ~~~~~~~~~I too think...wow..im a failure to have to go to this extreme to lose weight when other people lose it dieting....but then i remind myself that I AM NOT OTHER PEOPLE.. i am me.. and what works for them or for me.. doesn't necessarily work for other people. Each of us are unique and should revel in our uniqueness! God Bless ~~~Dawn~~~

Many of my friends started dieting as soon as they saw I was having great results with the surgery. Since it has been almost a year, I have also had more people than ever ask me about my surgeon, etc... I am a walking poster girl for WLS! I KNOW you are going to have great results with this surgery and don't let anyone ever make you feel different. ~Julie