To Tell or Not To Tell…

When I first decided to have this surgery, it was because I wanted it for me and to help eliminate some health issues I had and would be facing in the future. I did not feel I had to share this information with everyone. This is something you need to think about because you do lose it slowly, but it is noticeable and some people are just damn nosey about everything. There are already too many assholes, oops I mean opinions, in this world now.

So what did I do…well, I decided to tell a few friends I trusted because I needed a support group. My family also knew since they have helped me throughout the process. I think I made a good choice, but it still has it pros and cons…

So, I told a few people, they are all happy for me, but some of them are over protective. They watch what I eat more then I do and it can be a pain sometimes. One even saw me eating a piece of candy and asked me, how I could start messing up after spending all that money. I politely informed the person I knew what was going in MY mouth and I was okay. My doctor was happy with me and my decisions to this point and I will continue on this path. Of course then some of them start whining I am losing too much weight and they are gaining weight. I am not sure if they are trying to make me feel bad or not, but that does not work on me.

As for those I didn’t tell, well some just give me compliments and others ignore it. It is a mixed bag. The compliments as nice, but I am modest, so I try to ignore them. The one thing I have a problem blowing off is when the women start to rub on me and grope me. It is interesting, but makes me feel a little awkward. Then there is another group of people that think I am starving myself or worry I am getting sick or I caught something that is making me sick. I have had several question what I am eating and how often, to the point some offered to give me money so I could buy some food. I have even had a few drop some breakfast bars and such off on my desk. I have also noticed because I am losing weight and looking nice that some people are a lot nicer to me and those that did not talk to me, do now. Please do not fall for these shallow people that judge you on your image because they are not worth it. Be happy with you and those that like you no matter what.

In closing, I wish you the best in your decision. Just remember…everyone is a little strange sometimes.