should i be embarrassed that i have weight loss surgery

should i be embarrassed that i have weight loss surgery

I kept pretty quiet about it at first. After I lost the weight I told everyone. I did not want them to think that diet and exercise worked that well. There have been times when I have been upset or embarrassed by people's remarks about it. It was 13 years ago, so I almost never talk to anyone about it now.

Most of the world thinks it is the lazy, easy way out. So when you talk about it, don't be surprised by negative reactions.

It is too bad, because there are many, many people whose lives would be so much better with weight loss surgery, but they don't get it because of the way that other people would judge them.

Why you should be embarrassed, It's not a bad thing, enjoy your life.

Would you be embarrassed that you had a hysterectomy or your appendix removed? It's a medical procedure that you and your health care team have decided was necessary, I don't know why you would be embarrassed by that.

No reason to be embarrassed! Hundreds of thousands have weight loss surgery each year. You are making the important decision to get healthy again and to live your best life. And you are in good company here!

I am feeling the same way you are and trying to keep a tight lip on who knows. Keeping it to myself for now and later on, after surgery (Which is scheduled for a couple weeks from now... YAY). This way, no one can try and talk me out of it

Only if you choose to be embarrassed by it. I was loud and proud of my WLS (as well as my success with it).

Short answer, NO. There is no shame in your body size or how you've decided to take care of your health. There is no "right way."

You shouldn't feel embarrassed, but it is your decision as to who to tell. I only told a few family members in the beginning but after I reached goal I started sharing with others who genuinely wanted to know how I lost the weight. I think some of them pursued WLS because of those conversations.