Question:
How are other African Americans treating you now that you've
had WLS? — yourdivaness (posted on February 28, 2003)
February 28, 2003
I dont think that there treating me diffent. A lot of people ask how I
lost so much weight I just told my family and close friends about wls. But
I have lost of friends that have had the diffent types of wls and there
treat the same. More african americans are learn more about wls and that
help them accept it.
— maxine84
February 28, 2003
well i haven't had the surgery yet (3/6) but i told everyone and some
people were all against it. they are not educated about the wls they only
know what they hear on the tv. a friend mine told me tonight not to do it i
wonder should i now. he made me feel real insecure tonight so some people
are all for it and some are just plain JEALOUS because they know you are
going to look good in a matter of months.kesha
— LUKESHA C.
February 28, 2003
Most people at work don't know because I chose not to tell them. At church
I've told several people and all comments were very positive. I have
received lots of comments on how well I look, but even without the
compliments I pat myself on the back daily because WLS was MY decision. If
anyone would have a negative opinion I could care less anyway. This is my
body!!!!!
— Mary H.
February 28, 2003
Almost everyone was against WLS before I actually had it, but now that they
see the results, they have totally changed their tune. There are still a
few people who have negative things to say about it, but all of these
people are morbidly obese themselves. I have gotten the most support and
positive feedback from people who are already at a healthy weight. I look
and feel better, and I am much healthier. THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS IS
THAT I MADE THE BEST DECISION FOR MYSELF. Please do the same.
— Katrina S.
February 28, 2003
I am sorry. I did not realize that you had already undergone WLS. I am
sure you already know more than I do that you made a great decision.
— Katrina S.
February 28, 2003
I haven't had the surgery yet but I am already getting negative comments
from those around me. I'm being asked if I am doing it for the right
reasons, don't I want to try another diet, will this somehow make me feel
better about myself.... I try to brush it off but it still hurts because
these comments are coming from family. Everyone at work seems to be happy
for me. I'm sure once all is done, that will just open up the flood gates
on the negative things people have to say. Oh well, I am doing this to
improve my life and my children's lives. I have their support and that is
all that really matters.
— MICHELLE F.
February 28, 2003
I haven't had WLS yet, but I have subscribed to OSSG-Black on Yahoo chat.
They are very friendly and supportive there. check it out! Here's the
link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OSSG-Black/
— Robin J.
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