How did you handle your WL on facebook?
I'm loud and proud about my WLS for the most part. Why be ashamed? Think of this scenario:
"Wow, Nancy! You're not dead? I thought you had breast cancer. How did you do it?"
"Chemo and radiation therapy."
"Oh..." awkward.
That doesn't sound likely. The day we stop treating obesity like a scarlet letter of the weak-willed and start treating it as a serious, life-threatening condition that kills millions, is the day we'll be better off and happier with ourselves. DO NOT be ashamed or embarrassed about your sleeve surgery. It takes guts to get your guts ripped out to make a change in your life.
"Wow, Nancy! You're not dead? I thought you had breast cancer. How did you do it?"
"Chemo and radiation therapy."
"Oh..." awkward.
That doesn't sound likely. The day we stop treating obesity like a scarlet letter of the weak-willed and start treating it as a serious, life-threatening condition that kills millions, is the day we'll be better off and happier with ourselves. DO NOT be ashamed or embarrassed about your sleeve surgery. It takes guts to get your guts ripped out to make a change in your life.
HW 403 / SW 372 / CW 204 / GW 199
A friend I was terrified to tell (because he's so into weight lifting, etc, and I was SURE he'd be one of the "Just come work out with me" camp) said the same thing - the decision I had made was so brave, and he was very proud of me. It made my day to hear that!
I agree with you about not being ashamed. While, sure, sometimes I feel some shame that I let myself get this overweight (because I think it's natural to feel that way at times when **** gets ya down), for the most part, I know that it's just a medical procedure like any other that is going to help me get healthy and extend my life. That being said, while I'm not necessarily ashamed of it, I don't really feel a need to tell people the answer to every question they ask. When I was trying to lose weight via other means, I didn't really talk to people about it. Honestly, I was so sick to death of thinking about it myself that I didn't want to endure conversations and have to listen to people's advice on the same topic that already dominated my thoughts the rest of the day. I feel kinda the same way with this. Good friends know, a few family members (my family situation is ... eh, dramatic, to put it nicely), but I wasn't really planning on telling the general populace, even if they ask. I look at this way: If I had to have some other sort of procedure done, like a hysterectomy, I would also consider that private, and wouldn't discuss it with anyone other than good friends and family.
I think it's just a matter of preference. To each their own and all that. And, of course, until I'm put in the situation, I'm not sure how I'll feel or want to respond. It's hard to know that now, at least for me.
I agree with you about not being ashamed. While, sure, sometimes I feel some shame that I let myself get this overweight (because I think it's natural to feel that way at times when **** gets ya down), for the most part, I know that it's just a medical procedure like any other that is going to help me get healthy and extend my life. That being said, while I'm not necessarily ashamed of it, I don't really feel a need to tell people the answer to every question they ask. When I was trying to lose weight via other means, I didn't really talk to people about it. Honestly, I was so sick to death of thinking about it myself that I didn't want to endure conversations and have to listen to people's advice on the same topic that already dominated my thoughts the rest of the day. I feel kinda the same way with this. Good friends know, a few family members (my family situation is ... eh, dramatic, to put it nicely), but I wasn't really planning on telling the general populace, even if they ask. I look at this way: If I had to have some other sort of procedure done, like a hysterectomy, I would also consider that private, and wouldn't discuss it with anyone other than good friends and family.
I think it's just a matter of preference. To each their own and all that. And, of course, until I'm put in the situation, I'm not sure how I'll feel or want to respond. It's hard to know that now, at least for me.
I was just honest, many of my friends know my battle with my weight. so from the very beginning I talk about the surgery.. There were some people that didn't agree but I had more that have supported me. Now that I had the surgery there are many people thinking about having it. I look forward to posting pics on FB.
I have been open if someone ask. It is a personal decision, which was made after much thought and prayer. I am at the point in my life I don't care if people agree with it or not. I have alot of co-workers, friiends, etc. that have had WLS. I made the decision for my health and well- being not to worry about what anyone else thinks. My family and close friends have been supportive. Anyone that has had a problem with weight would understand. Good luck.
Just tell them you made a serious lifestyle change and are commited to it. You aren't lying at all.
I personally have been very open and forward with everyone about my surgery. I actually have many friends coming to me now asking me questions because they are interested. I did consider just keeping it to ourselves but that's just not my style.
I personally have been very open and forward with everyone about my surgery. I actually have many friends coming to me now asking me questions because they are interested. I did consider just keeping it to ourselves but that's just not my style.
I hid my surgery from almost everyone for about 4 mths or longer....and then I thought....if I post about my wls and it helps one person-its worth it! I posted it....and got tons of support from so many people! And had several people want more info. I was thrilled...hope I helped someone be as happy as I am 
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