You have changed....

"You have changed." I have been hearing this a lot lately. I have not had surgery yet either but to a few people I have changed. I find that weird though. It could be the fact that I no longer put up with people taking popshots at me over my weight or how I am dressing or whatever. I have actually started standing up for me. Has anyone else went through this, or is it just me?

Hi Bonnie, 

The changes you are talking about don't happen to all of us, but it's not uncommon. It really depends on how you viewed yourself before and how you view yourself now and as you move forward in this life-changing journey. It can cause some discomfort for some friends and family as you start to see yourself in a different light and expect more out of life, including respect for yourself and from those around you. This new found since of self can be unsettling to some. Some relationships that weren't on very solid ground to start with can suffer and may not even make it through the transitions, but those that are solid seem to grow even stronger. 

Enjoy finding the new you that you discover through this journey!