So offended...told I was doing this the "easy" way....

Christina, You handled yourself like royalty. Actually better than that. Lately I've heard a few "my son lost it on his OWN" comment from the woman I share an office with. Gee, thanks. Makes me feel good about myself. Appreciate it. I just let it go by. Yes, I know plenty of folks lose 100 lbs with diet and exercise. I hadn't but I had done as well as 60-70 lbs at a time before. I just wasn't keeping it off and insulin wasn't helping. Whatever. Ya know? The bottom line is that there are many many folks out there that do not understand WLS and are not willing to open theirs ears to hear about it. They are always going to think it was the easy way or some sort of magic. In my book, it is their choice to be ignorant. You know better. Hugs, Kathy

Thanks Kathy- We do know better. Talk to you soon, Christina S

You coming tomorrow evening to Staples Club party? Kathy

Ummm...what party Kathy? I have been living under a rock lately I suppose, and would like to see some people D

The Staples Club party is tonight. http://www.obesitysurgerycenter.net/event-info.php?Event_ID=1160420212 See ya? Kathy

I'm planning to be there! Work will be the thing that keeps me away. Christina S

IMO it sounds like her real challenge is that she is jealous no surgeon will touch her with a 10ft pole for this surgery. Perhaps she is trying to convince herself that she is better off without it, but secretly despartly wishes she could have had the surgery to. Don't be offended be thankful you are blessed you were able to do something she could not, you had the surgery. She wants it wether she wants to admit it or not. And whenever you meet someone who is so "proud" to have done it the hard way. simply congratulate them. And Thank God that you were given the opportunity to take "the easy way out". I mean lets face it unless you have had WLS surgery you truely have no idea what it means to go through this process, and you don't have to defend the choices you make for your body to anyone. Pray that the doors open for her to have the surgery I bet you 1.00 she would jump at the chance to "take the easy way out" again just my opinion.

Heather- You could be very right. I'm praying she gets what she probably wants most....her health...whether that is through surgery or doing it the way she is. We all know what it's like to be trapped in an unhealthy, obese body...it's not fun. Christna S

People like this are annoying. The arrogance just amazes me. I know for a fact that when my sister sees me this summer she will say I did it the easy way. Im just going to wait until I see her stuffing her face and make a comment how I'd love to have some of that but since I took the easy way I can't. She's still pissed that I had this surgery and we had a major falling out over it. I didn't speak to her for three months. She has become used to me being the heavy one and in just a few more months I will weigh less than she does. And its going to burn her up. You are a kinder woman than I am. After the lady told you she did it the hard way and lost twenty pounds that year, I know I'd just spout off with "Call me in five months after you've gained it back." Yeah, I can be ******y. I have read several blogs of people who have been trying to lose weight for more than five years. Two of them this year made derogatory comments about gastric bypass. I got the last laugh, however, since both bloggers have actually gained this year (AGAIN). So rather than focus on what they are doing wrong, they'd rather rant about other people.

I think I may eventually face this with my sister as well. She's been supportive to a point, but I can almost see the "yeah, we'll see if this works" looks on her face. I hope that you and your sister can patch up your relationship. I know for me my lack of a positive relationship with my sister can be hurtful at times. Christina S