Daily Post--2/20/08

I'm pretty much open about it if someone asks about my weight loss.It depends on who is asking and where I'm at. Patti

I am open about it 90% of the time. If I get the feeling that the person wouldn't approve, I keep my mouth shut. But most people are open and understanding about it and enjoy hearing about my success. Especially since it has improved my Heart health. I am proud and appreciative of being able to do something so good for my health and am not afraid to share it with anyone! Jolene

Before surgery I told only a couple of people but since surgery I have told my co-workers but there are still many people that dont know. I figure it's not the business of a waitress, or stranger on the street. If someone came out and asked me I wouldn't deny it, I'm not ashamed of it or embarrassed by it, but I figure I don't tell strangers any of my other personal business, so I don't feel the need to shout it out to others.

ABSOLUTELY...from the very beginning...I want this surgery to keep me honest and focused...I have NOTHING to be ashamed of...if this is going to work for me then I cannot be ashamed to share the tool given me...I am proud of the fact that I have had this surgery.

I am very open about it. I have nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about. My band is just a tool, it didn't do the work, I did the work; it just helped me along the way. I'm proud of my accomplishments and if anyone asks, I tell them. Michele

This is almost a loaded question for me, I am open with anyone who asks. There are people I have not told out right, I am sure they know something but unless they ask I don't say anything. I think most of the people in my small town know and I have only had a few people say nasty things to me. One lady had the balls to say I was killing my body, starting with my organs. I have had a lot of people ask me questions because they want to know more, or are thinking about it themselves. I just urge people not to use me as an example because everyone is different and I don't someone having it and not having the same results. So far knock on wood things have been wonderful for me almost 2 years out and still down about 155, life is good!

I'm like many others - if i'm asked i will give information otherwise i don't offer it up - too many negative comments in the past and I've decided that i'm not going to respond to those who are negative.

Absolutely. I have nothing to be ashamed of. And besides...people would have been talking behind my back if I didn't fess up as to how much weight I lost. I don't see a problem with telling people, but understand those who wish to keep it private. Everyone is different and has different needs and wishes.

I tell everyone that wants to listen. I am also proud of my decision to have this surgery.

I talk to anyone who will listen about it. More-so pre-op. Now that I've had it and have gotten used to my new lifestyle, I still tell people for sure but I'm not AS anxious to talk about it. I'll answer any question that anyone has for me. I'm a very open honest person, even about my current weight/previous weight. I think I'm not as ashamed of it because I know that things are different now, and I will not ever be that big again. I take pride in my new healthy lifestyle, and my accomplishments... pound by pound!