Do people treat you differently?

Do you notice people who never talked to you before, now talk to you? I find it so strange that I was not worth thier time when I weighted 339 pounds, but now that I am down to 223 pounds they suddenly see me a a member of the human race. I just can't play the game, I treat the mthe way they used to treat me. What do you think? Am I being stupid? I just can't accept people who did not accept me 116 pound ago. I would really like to know if anyone is having the same exprience.

Thats a good question. Ive always had the propensity to talk to people wherever I go...in lineups, instores..anywhere...but lately, now down 70 pounds from surgery and down 102 pounds from my consult appointment, and down 122 pounds from ym highest weight, Ive noticed adifference to some small degree. Maybe Im dressing more stylishly..maybe its the confidance I am exusing...I do not know...yesterday, while shopping, I was approached by a lady..yes, she was well overweight herself..she tapped me on the shoulder and said" I just had to tell you how pretty you look!" Now I am still far from being small or even average....I was more starled than anything but I graciously thanked her and off she went smiling. The rest of theday, I wondered if her glasses were dirty or she was half-blind...at this point, I am 310 pounds. What made her approach me? I will never understand..but she did make me feel good...thank you lady stranger! I then went to a "gently used clothing " store..the Rubanesque Woman...they have such beautiful things in there and I drop innow every week or so...I got a pretty bright green dress...simple style, side pockets, low neckline, long, cotton knit ....for only $19.00 plus taxes last week (and that's what I was wearing yesterday when that lady complimented me)...once in there, I got into a conversation with the store manager and another customer..oh yes..here I go again!...and when questioned, I told them about my surgery and that I was now at 310 pounds...neither of them beleived me..they figured I was about 200 pounds...lol..IN MY DREAMS!! I cannot look in the mirror and see my NEW size and yet they couldnt beleive I was 310! Its confusing to me...almost time for me to have counselling to reconcile the new body to my old mind. *LOL* Nancy B

Hi Lauren! You know, I had the same exact feelings when I came back to Jack in the Box in February. I was like WTF, you hate me in HS and now you're my friend!? Well.... I have worked with them for 3 months and have grown to know them well. I figured it all out. It wasn't all them.... yeah, they could have been a bit more inviting when I sat at the end of the table.... but I could have been a bit more assertive and asked to join them. Does that make sense??? I completely understand though, that some people just are mean and nasty. Those people, I have no problem with staying away from!