Becoming a personal trainer

do you all think the in surgeryed people

would take me serious! Ten years out. Lost 110lbs and staying at goal. I lift heavy and run!

How would un-surgeryed people (or those who've had surgery, for that matter) know you had surgery unless you tell them? Do you feel that is something you would need or want to make public? I mean, if you do, more power to you, but I can't see why it would have any bearing on your abilities as a trainer. I see someone who is fit and a trainer, and it would never occur to me that they may have had a weight issue in the past (nor would I have cared either before my surgery or now). My only concern would be their qualifications. I just always assume they've always been fit lol

I am very vocal and live in a small town. Everyone knows! and I am fine with people knowing.

I've gone through the personal trainer certification classes, but haven't certified yet nor have I worked with clients.

That said, people in my life ask me questions and for advice because they see me as someone who is dedicated to my health and my exercise plan. They also tell me that I'm inspired because I have lost a HUGE amount of weight and kept that off, even if I'm still trying to lose a bit more.

I'm good with that. Someone who has always been thin and fit probably wouldn't find me as useful, but that's a small part of the population.

That's too bad! As a surgery'd person, I would choose someone who'd had surgery over an un-surgery'd for a few reasons. First, they could relate to my struggle. They would be an inspiration/example of success. Also, they could help with nutrition/hydration questions in the manner I'd need. Maybe it is something you could advertise and help our niche population!

I don't see how one has anything to do with the other. When I was working out, people asked me to train them all the time. No one cared that I had weight loss surgery. They saw I was fit and wanted to be fit, too.

I mean, I treat people with eating disorders, some of whom are WLS patients, but many who have anorexia or are children with other issues, etc. I don't see why it would be an issue.