VENT!

hrford
on 7/17/12 9:47 am
VSG on 03/19/12
 So someone asked me on a Facebook forum for military wives, how I'd lost the weight (I'd said something about not eating the potatoes I'd cooked for the family or some such thing).  I told them I was on a high protein, low carb diet, exercise and the surgery.  I said I would be happy to tell them what I ate in a day, but of course they haven't had surgery so they should eat more than I am and as always discuss anything with their doctor.


Another woman pipes up and goes, well I've lost 75 lbs and I didn't have to have surgery so really you should be asking me!  And then throws in "high protein will make you gain weight."  Not even sure where they hell she got that from, can't find a single study to support it.

First, it was never a contest, I never said I know the way, I said I was happy to say how I was doing it and THEY ASKED FIRST!  

Don't really need anything just wanted to vent!

HW: 270 SW: 234.4 CW: 135.0 1stGW:149 (GOAL MET)afreshstart-hreneeh.blogspot.com/
1st 5k: 5/12/12 44:55  PR 4miles: 12/31/2012 35:49
  

goingforit1
on 7/17/12 9:56 am
VSG on 02/04/12 with
People are dumb. LOL!

...but really.
Marabell
on 7/17/12 9:58 am
VSG on 06/07/12
You know....some people just want to be the ones in the spotlight...the "go to" person.

Ignore the immature crap and continue to help those that seek your advice.

Lets see how shes doing in 6 moths or so...

     

happyteacher
on 7/17/12 9:58 am
I guess I would just congratulate her for a job well done and leave it at that, but dang that is irritating.  I would likely also discuss the need for protein and misinformation she put out there.  

Surgeon: Chengelis  Surgery on 12/19/2011  A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21  2Mo: -16  3Mo: -12  4MO - 13  5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6  Goal in 8 months 4 days!!   6' 2''  EWL 103%  Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5   150+ pounds lost  

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hrford
on 7/17/12 10:03 am
VSG on 03/19/12
 Rather than continue the silliness I just kept quiet.  But I did message the people who had asked me for help and included a number of links of studies that proved her wrong.  That way I didn't look petty.  Pissed me the hell off though.

HW: 270 SW: 234.4 CW: 135.0 1stGW:149 (GOAL MET)afreshstart-hreneeh.blogspot.com/
1st 5k: 5/12/12 44:55  PR 4miles: 12/31/2012 35:49
  

happyteacher
on 7/17/12 10:07 am
 That was smart :)

Surgeon: Chengelis  Surgery on 12/19/2011  A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21  2Mo: -16  3Mo: -12  4MO - 13  5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6  Goal in 8 months 4 days!!   6' 2''  EWL 103%  Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5   150+ pounds lost  

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Evymetalmommy
on 7/17/12 10:05 am - LA
VSG on 04/19/12
LOL My son is on a high protein diet to get him to gain weight...But the catch is that he is also getting high calories.  So she is out of her mind.  Protein is essential for all of us.  What a twit. 

There will always be that one person that knows everything. 
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sunnymicki
on 7/17/12 10:51 am
I think you really took the high road in how you handled that.

Cause really who says something like that?

5'9" All weight lost post-op. Goal weight determined by body composition testing.

loverofcats
on 7/17/12 11:22 am
Some people are just fodder for the Darwin Award.
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Italian-Princess
on 7/17/12 11:25 am - IL
VSG on 06/28/12
You handled it well...........much better than I probably would have.  Good for you for your mature behavior.

There are just some people out there that I'd like to slap the stupid out of!

Would be curious to know how long she maintains her loss!

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