Say what?

They are having a Valentine all-day-graze here at at work today. Cakes, pies, candy, pigs-in-a-blanket and a whole lot of other super healthy foods.  The boss called everyone together to thank everyone for bring in the vittles and goodies and to officially kick off the pig-fest.  I went the other direction to the coffee room to get a cup of decaf and head back to my office.   One of the ladies was in the coffee room  and wanted to know why I wasn't eating any of the treats. I just said I didn't need it. Her reply was "I heard you are having that stomach bypass surgery. Is that true?"  I said "Yep". Then I get this: "Well, I just don't see why anyone would choose to do that . Let some doctor go in and chop up their insides just to lose some weight. Seems to me it would be better to just go on a diet and use some self control. That's just too dangerous an elective surgery to have."  Nope. Didn't do it. I just smiled, shook my head and walked out.

You possess much more self-restraint than I do.  I would not have been able to hold back a "kiss my ass", or worse.  Good job, good restraint and best of luck with WLS. Regards

You should've said:   Well at least they have a surgery to help me fix my problem, they can't fix ugly!!! or how about:   Has your husband ever beaten you for butting into someone else's business? Just kidding. Good restraint.   Guy

Excellent restraint, Bama! Boner

Wow.. what restraint!!  I'm not even sure what I would've done.  I'm sure whatever it is would've landed me in HR though.  What a misinformed twit!  Was she overweight too?  Maybe she's lashing out because she has no self control? :)

Is there a surgery for people that can't excersice self control of the tongue?  Some people are so iinconcederate! Great control on your part.

Yep, you're gonna run into people like that. Just smile and to yourself and say, "Kiss my skinny ass you old hefier". A year from now make it point to get your skinny ass close to her nose. Its good to set goals.

way to take the high road!!  life is all about choices and your surgery has nothing to do with her. how can anyone understand who hasn't been in our situation all their lives? al

My first responce would have been " I really don't give a rat's ass about your opinion" or  " if I wanted any of your **** I would have unscrewed your head and dipped it out". I do commend you for taking the high road. I have learned though, that you can't listen your self into trouble but you can talk your self into it. I try to think of that before I speak, although in the past I have not followed it.  pan head

Great restraint. In a few months stay in the room with them and laugh at them pigging out. Ken