"Wow, you've been losing weight, haven't you?" "Well, yes."
"How'd you do it?"
"I've taken up anorexia..."
But really, how do you guys deal with the question from people you haven't seen in a while and don't know about your surgery? I had a couple incidents with this yesterday, and went at it with a humorous angle and followed up by telling them about my surgery.
Seemed to 'fit' for me. Just wondering what other methods there are, and what you've succeeded with.
Chad
"I've taken up anorexia..."
But really, how do you guys deal with the question from people you haven't seen in a while and don't know about your surgery? I had a couple incidents with this yesterday, and went at it with a humorous angle and followed up by telling them about my surgery.
Seemed to 'fit' for me. Just wondering what other methods there are, and what you've succeeded with.
Chad
HW: 316 / SW: 294 / CW: 197.5 / GW: 195
First 5K: 29:50 mins. on 3/12/11 (4 month surgiversary)
First 5K: 29:50 mins. on 3/12/11 (4 month surgiversary)
Portion Control and Exercise!
The other option is "I am on hunger strike until breast implants are covered under Obama Care!"
The other option is "I am on hunger strike until breast implants are covered under Obama Care!"
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
I really like your option 2...I may use that!
Eating junk food and CRAP is not a reward...it's a punishment...
it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010
Total Lost: 92 Lbs; Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010
Total Lost: 92 Lbs; Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
They tend to want to migrate towards somebody's ass.
My first response is the very polite, "thank you, and how are you doing." Trying to change the subject.
If they persist, my next is my usual smart ass reply is, "No, its not lost. I know exactly where it went."
From then It really depends on who it is. If it is someone I know, can trust, and is a "friend" I may tell the whole story or I use the "diet, exercise, small portions, high protein, low carb...blah, blah, blah".
There are many, who I know would benefit from WLS, I tell the whole story to try to encourage.
There are some "jerks" like the ones Don referenced, who are ignorant asses. I have the same problem with my size 10's and their asses that they usually speak out of...To those I am prone to say, "It really is none of you frick'n business. Have a nice day! Smile"
Bottom line, this is YOUR journey, and YOUR story. You choose to say what you want to whom you want.
If they persist, my next is my usual smart ass reply is, "No, its not lost. I know exactly where it went."
From then It really depends on who it is. If it is someone I know, can trust, and is a "friend" I may tell the whole story or I use the "diet, exercise, small portions, high protein, low carb...blah, blah, blah".
There are many, who I know would benefit from WLS, I tell the whole story to try to encourage.
There are some "jerks" like the ones Don referenced, who are ignorant asses. I have the same problem with my size 10's and their asses that they usually speak out of...To those I am prone to say, "It really is none of you frick'n business. Have a nice day! Smile"
Bottom line, this is YOUR journey, and YOUR story. You choose to say what you want to whom you want.
Eating junk food and CRAP is not a reward...it's a punishment...
it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010
Total Lost: 92 Lbs; Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010
Total Lost: 92 Lbs; Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
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