Daily Post--3/16/08

I've always bee a terrible flirt - you know dazzle them with a smile and they won't look beyond that So I guess for the most part things are pretty on par. I am being talked to instead of ignored though by strangers and that feels funny. I want to have friends but don't really know how to go about making them - it's been so many years of seclusion... and now when folks seem to be acknowledging me, I'm at a loss of what to do. --Lori

People most definately treat me differently now. I got a lot more attention...being told how wonderful I look, etc. I appreciate the comments, but sometimes it's like okay, enough. Especially when they start saying you're getting too skinny. OMG, how do they know what is too skinny for me? My family t reats me the same. Michele

I feel like everyone treats me like I am a dietician. Like I know all the food secrets to weight loss. I will see people that I haven't seen in a long time (Like last night) and they are all happy and like, "WOW! You look good! What are you doing?" When I say I had WLS, they are like, "OHHHHHHHH *sad face* You had Gastric Bypass?" Like it's some kind of incurable thing I just found out about. Like they feel sorry for me or something. Kind of ****** me off.

I guess the one thing that sticks out for me more then anything else is one of my co-workers who wouldn't speak to me for more then 4 years now is actually nice to me. I would have to say her behavior has surprised me more then anyone elses, but I really can't say for sure it is because I lost weight. My family has all been wonderful to me. Have not noticed any change from strangers, but maybe I am not very observant. Sally

My friends are VERY supportive of my weight loss. They notice every little thing!!! Strangers act VERY DIFFERENTLY!!! I get great service... the pool guy brings up my trash cans and places them behind my gate... lols!!! I get STARED at by men and hit on... All makes for a very welcome change!!! I can appreciate it all being the age that I am... the perks of WLS!!! Life is short and I'm enjoying the ride...

I do find that I get treated differently. I get more looks from strangers (in a good way) than I did, my family still treats me the same and most of my friends. I have found that some of my heavier friends just don't talk to me about my weight loss, they dont ask about it, or mention it at all. I guess just because they are uncomfortable about the whole subject because of their own weight?