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06-01-2008, 03:01 AM
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| Whipper Snapper  Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon
Posts: 42
Weight Statistics 3/1/08 Start Date:
4/16/08 Surgery Date:
5' 1"
Height:
274 lb Start Weight:
186 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
51 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.1167883212 % % Lost:
not sure Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51.7661918839 BMI Start:
35.1405536146 BMI Current:
25.5052405267 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Any ideas on what to say?
My co-workers are like family to me. They have all been so supportive and excited for me. I have been completely open with all of them about having this surgery and what day to day life is like. (They all heard my FOAMIES story!) The problem I am having is that some of them ask me about every other day....How much have you lost??? It is starting to drive me crazy. I know that they are excited & mean well but gosh.....I am trying to NOT get on the scale everyday and obsess about it. Maybe I created this monster?? Any ideas of what I might be able to say? Sometimes I just say....."I don't know." They look at me like I am bizarre for not knowing. Thank you all for being here! |
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06-01-2008, 03:59 AM
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My advice? Just say, "Thank you for your love and concern, I'm feeling well and that's what's important to me right now", smile graciously and walk away. If they ask you about yoru weight, tell them, "I don't know, really. I decided to weigh in only at my dr's follow ups" even if you weigh yourself at home. A little white lie for your peace of mind is fine.
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06-01-2008, 05:59 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 4,760
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
287 lb Start Weight:
164 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8571428571 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4872528616 BMI Start:
29.9927159209 BMI Current:
25.6035379813 BMI Goal:
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I absolutely agree with Doc! I let my coworkers know that I would have monthly updates for them and would let them know. THey were really understanding unless it came from someone that was outside of my office that I didnt see on a regular basis. Good Luck.
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06-01-2008, 08:59 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 2,465
Weight Statistics 12-19-07 Start Date:
1-29-08 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
286 lb Start Weight:
164 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
122 lb Weight Loss:
14 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.6573426573 % % Lost:
eventually Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6570924666 BMI Start:
29.0481229529 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I know what you mean. I work with well over 100 people between doctors, nurses, aides, secretaries, etc... and I get asked CONSTANTLY!!! Even if that person hasn't asked me or seen me for a bit, 10 other people were asking! I just give them the last know number and they look at me in amazement and then ask me how I feel and then tell me I look great. I can play it in my mind because they don't realize they all do the same thing, lol! Except the nice one is when someone is on vacation plus I haven't worked with them or seen them and it's been a couple weeks and they act like you could knock 'em over with a feather because I have lost so much since they saw me last. Of course I don't notice because I see me everyday, so I really enjoy those because it makes me feel like it's really working and it's not only about the #'s. So basically my advice is to give them your last number. If the number is the same a few times in a row, they'll stop asking for a while - trust me. Then when they ask you again it'll be 10-15 lbs down and they'll make you feel great by being amazed again! The biggest thing where I work is how I feel because I work with all medical people and they ask about my labs and I think that's the clincher. To them I look great, feel even better and I always have a smile on my face now!
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06-01-2008, 09:11 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fort wayne ,ind.
Posts: 680
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics 9-25-07 Start Date:
9-25-07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
344 lb Start Weight:
210 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
134 lb Weight Loss:
50 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.9534883721 % % Lost:
1-09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 55.5169880624 BMI Start:
33.891184573 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
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I agree just smile say I'm doing good.I agree a little white lie doesn't hurt in this case.
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06-01-2008, 09:34 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 5,331
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.7876106195 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.5654269972 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
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i agree with doc!!
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06-01-2008, 09:48 AM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Royalton, Ohio
Posts: 187
Weight Statistics June 4, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 1"
Height:
214 lb Start Weight:
186 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
28 lb Weight Loss:
61 lb Lb Left to Lose:
13.0841121495 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 40.4305294276 BMI Start:
35.1405536146 BMI Current:
23.6159634507 BMI Goal:
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Good question! My surgery is in *counts*...68 hours and I haven't been quite so open with most coworkers (and some friends even) with what I'm doing on Wednesday. I have had people ask what surgery I'm having done as they do know I'm having surgery, just not WLS. With many people I don't feel comfortable telling them and it gets me in a difficult position. I would NEVER ask anyone what type of surgery they're having...but "Is everything okay? Is there anything I can do for you?" It's none of my darn business what they're having done. I know they mean well...but I think people lack courtesy at times. I'm done venting. I agree with Doc...tell them you only weigh at the dr's office.
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06-01-2008, 11:15 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: No. Los Angeles County, CA
Posts: 1,353
Weight Statistics 4.29.08 RNY Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
301 lb Start Weight:
204 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
97 lb Weight Loss:
34 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.2259136213 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.7618944637 BMI Start:
31.0147058824 BMI Current:
25.8455882353 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I knew I was going to have to tackle this situation at my work too. I am glad you asked it. I am going with DocSanae's answer, I think. I went to work to drop off some papers a couple weeks ago and was MOBBED with questions especially how much had I lost. I think it will only take a day or two for the questions to stop, if I keep answer short and sweet and final.
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06-01-2008, 12:42 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,643
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
197 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
166 lb Weight Loss:
27 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.7300275482 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
28.2634693878 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Im agreeing with Doc TOO!!
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06-01-2008, 02:23 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.Y.
Posts: 1,472
Weight Statistics June 25,2007 Start Date:
June 25,2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
322 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
152 lb Goal Weight:
133 lb Weight Loss:
37 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.3043478261 % % Lost:
07/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.4268211183 BMI Start:
29.598351526 BMI Current:
23.8039652484 BMI Goal:
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I like what DOC said also, I did this for the health reasons primarily and that is my answer most of the time. I do think people mean well on the whole though, normal human nature to be inquizative. Kathy
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