Real Talk!

Since surgery, do people tell you that you act different?

Yes.

But I'm an outspoken, opinionated ***** so I just tell them that they are the ones that changes, not me. I remind them of all the times I had their back in tough situations and tell them they have a choice - they can be my friend or not. I'll sleep just fine at night either way.

Changed my left butt cheek. Tell them "Hell yes I've changed! Speed up or move the hell over because I and my soon-to-be size 6 jeans (You're a guy so insert your goal weight size) are coming through!"

Slim you wild!...lool

Not really. But I think I do - I always used to "hide", hang back, try not to stand out. Not so much anymore. I guess people could take that the wrong way, but I think it's healthy.

Hi, how are you, not yet but I am looking forward to it.I feel different. and I am just 5 weeks out.I notice I stand taller my rolls on my back no longer holding me down or my flat tummy is boosting my inner spirit.Just yesterday in the supermarket I stood next to another women and this proudness over came me,before the surgery nothing like that cross my mine so yes i know I have change they have not really came out and said so. I have one friend who calls me every other week and say little thinks like oh I am so happy for you,girl you got your life back or you sound so happy.

Yes they do. I think it's because I'm more outspoken now and I don't take stuff from people, no matter who they are. Before I was kind of timid and very reserved, not anymore and I love that about me.

In my case not really.  I didn't tell anyone about my surgery except those who needed to know (i.e. my PCP, boss, and two friends who drove me to doctor visits) so maybe they haven't noticed a change because they aren't looking or expecting one.  

The only thing people noticed was when I developed an ulcer and I was looking pale.  But besides that, not really and I kind of prefer it that way.

Someone told me at a professional conference that I seemed more alive and like my old self (we met in 1995). Even though I have been fat the whole time that she has known me, she saw me go through serious problems with hypothyroidism, anemia, and low Vitamin D. So my energy and mood was quite low for the last several years. 

No drama from anyone.

What about you?

Yes...... and it's mainly from the women here at the office.  They say things like, " you have this different heir about you", "your more confident"(sp) ... it's a laundry list.. I laugh it off." while in the back of mind Mike jones hook is playing in my head...."Back then, didn't want me, now I'm hot..."

I can say I do act different, I'm more outspoken and I nolonger seek an approval, you get what you get.