Further evidence that people are stupid

I saw a friend yesterday... ok, friend is a little strong of a description... let's go with "someone I know" - and she went on an on about how "effortless" my weight loss has been.  Effortless?  Really? A complete overhaul of my entire life is "effortless"? I kept quiet, it wasn't worth getting all pissed about and educating her would have been more effort than I cared to exert. 

I do, however, worry a bit about it looking so "effortless", I don't want someone getting the wrong impression.  I find myself explaining to friends and coworkers (who also struggle with their weight) about what goes into this.   When I think of how challenging it has been... wow... and I'm not even at the hard part yet!

That is funny effortless. I mean we are like a science experiment sometimes.We have to watch what we put in our mouths at every meal when we try something new.I hate having to explain myself on the topic of WLS. I think it is best to change the subject when it comes to weight loss.People will judge no matter what you tell them.I think some people think it is effortless because they are over weight and too scared to do something about it.I think it is funny how people think you did it just to look better that one blows my mind.I am worried about the challenges that lie ahead of me.I am going to do my best to take care of myself.

I just smile and say I am so lucky to have this opportunity.  The hard way did not work for me and I took the easy way out.  I am not getting paid for educating stupid people and am content to allow them to continue in their ignorance.

I actually said to someone "have you  really researched it?  It isn't the easy way out."  I have had only two people say something ignorant to me.  The other one that gets me is "so many people I know who had it done, had complications" I guess I have been lucky (knock on wood) not to have any at this point. 

This is the main reason why only my family know about the surgery. My friends all see I am working hard at the gym and bootcamp classes, and that I'm dieting, so they assume that's why I'm losing weight. I didn't want to belittle my efforts so I didn't tell anyone. People think it is so easy which is a big misconception!

Don't remember where it's at but the Bible has a verse about throwing your pearls before the swine.  I think that would apply here, maybe not in a spiritual way but you know what I mean.  You can't cure stupid but we can lose weight. LOL  You rock! Pathchic keep on losing girl! Merry Christmas

There will always be those people out there who are not educated.

I ran across a couple of those as well-who have changed their view and tune as they watched me whittle away after my surgery.

Carol

Would it have taken less exertion to stick your foot up her ass?

Effortless? HAHA--that goes along with we all took the easy way out!