At first I was only going to tell family, but over time I have found myself telling certain people who are kinda close, friends I guess. Most of the time I kind of have to when I tell them I had a surgery and then they look at you like "and it was?". But I really don't care what they think to be honest. In a way I do but I just keep telling myself that this was a choice I made to make/keep myself healthy to live a longer life. And chances are, you will probably end up healthier than the people who looked at you all weird. I like how Mike put it. The people who really care for you will be supportive, even if deep down they didn't think you needed it, or just don't agree with it. And I've already found that certain people treat me differently already because I'm not the "token fat friend" who makes them look better in comparison. This is a new journey and many many many things will change, most of for the best.
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Surgery date: March 21, 2008
Lap RNY Bypass
Starting Weight: 300
Height: 5'9''
BMI: 44
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