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Since surgery I have lost about 33 pounds; from my heaviest weight last year, I've lost 46 pounds.  Not as much as some of you all out there, but I'll definitely take it.  But, I'm kind of amused at who notices my weight loss, and who does not.  Or maybe I should say, who actually SAYS something about it and who doesn't. 

In my (very) unscientific poll, I've found that straight women are the ones most likely to compliment me on losing weight.  Second are gay men.  Straight guys don't say a word (at least not the ones in my office, where most of the straight boys in my life tend to reside).  And lesbians haven't uttered a peep.  Major bummer to me, of course, especially one gal in particular whom I was REALLY hoping would notice.  Took her to dinner last night and not a word.  Damn.

Not that I was expecting her or anyone else to tear my clothes off, or pass out, or roll out a red carpet and launch the hot air balloons.  But geez, does it kill people to pay someone a compliment?  Maybe it does, at least someone who has never been overweight.  Any other folks have the same experiences?  And ladies, do YOU compliment another lesbian who has obviously dropped some pounds? 

I know that achieving weight loss is for ME first and foremost.  But I plead guilty to really enjoying it when someone notices my efforts!