People commenting on my weight loss makes me feel uncomfortable.

I live in a small town and literally no one knows about my surgery except 3 people and they are family. I am a very private person and i want to keep it that way. I saw a friend today and she commented on how good I looked and just kept going on and on. I didn't even know what to say except thank you. It makes me uncomfortable. What do I even say? I think its rude to even comment on someones appearance and weight. 

I know its going happen more and more as I continue to shrink. I need to figure out what to say when the "nosy parkers"  start asking questions. You know the ones that ask just because they are nosy, but don't really care. And then they go talk crap behind your back. 

This whole weight loss thing really messes with your head. I don't see myself as looking that much different, but apparently I do. I was shopping today and kept looking in the mirrors. Its hard to wrap your head around.  It doesn't even seem real.  

I just tell people that I don't know well that I'm eating less and exercising more....which is true!

I was just saying at work today that I just need to say "thank you" when someone tells me I'm looking good. It's hard to adjust to when you don't see yourself the same way others do.

I think it will get easier with time.

I can understand wanting privacy regarding your life and choices you've made. If I don't feel like talking, I normally do the smiling head nod and keep moving. Best of luck and keep your head up!

I tell people I stopped smoking, caffeine, alcohol, sugar  and bread and they back off immediately!

Lol!

why don't you ask them a deeply personal question when they ask you one? That will stop them in their tracks

"Why do you ask?" sometimes works.

I found the best thing was to have a script.

Working hard or

Exercising and eating low  carb

And for those who asked how much I lost either - a lot or That is something i've decided not to share.

Yes, creating and practicing a scripted response works well.  Be prepared to repeat the exact script more than once until the other party gets you are not budging with your answer (you can make an exception when sensing someone is reaching out for help, however)  Adding to NYMom222's good ideas re amount lost: "oh, the doctor's office is tracking my progress for me so I can concentrate on feeling happy; so what's new in your life making you happy these days?" 

I agree with nymom and sellhard. Have a script ready. 

Most of the time I just say thanks, and return a compliment, if it makes sense. "You look great too" "love your jacket" etc. The only people who have pressed me for any kind of details, are people considering surgery. and I'm happy to talk about it. 

You will see on the boards that some people are uncomfortable with attention,like you. but  others get offended when they aren't getting complimented, or their hard work isn't being acknowledged.

So, I kind of look at it from other people's perspective. They see a significant change in appearance in someone. You know their inner monologue is playing out as well. "Do I say something?",'" Is it rude" or "is it rude to ignore " etc. 

its like they can't win sometimes.

I realized I don't care either way. I look at people's intentions, and respond according.