A friend told me I was too old for this surgery.

I ran into an old friend today and as usual, in trying to explain away how I have gained this much weight, revealed to her how I am trying everything in my power to have gastric bypass. Her response was "Aren't you too OLD for that surgery" and basically was telling me why bother now at this age-you've been fat most of our adult lives...I was at a loss for words!! How do you handle people like this??? I am ONLY 42!!

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