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A conundrum for you ladies.
One of my husband’s family members has been battling obesity for most of her life. In the past few months she has had a gastric sleeve operation.
It has been successful and she has lost quite a bit of weight, however only a small number of people know she has had the operation.
In recent get togethers she’s made no mention of the operation, and instead, says she is losing the weight with hard work at the gym and dieting.
This does not sit right with me at all.
Surely she should own the steps she took to lose the weight and not outright lie.
How am I suppose to handle her lying? Should I chat to her about it? If so, what advice do you have for me?
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Top Comments
I had weight loss surgery in July. I've lost over 30kg so far. I exercise every day. I diet. Sure, I can't eat large amounts now, but I could eat a Mars bar. I cannot eat enough to manage my emotions, ever again. This is the hardest thing I've ever done. So much harder than going on a weight loss program because I cannot get off, I cannot have a down day, I cannot have a treat meal, ever again without causing vomiting or diarrhea. Anyone who thinks weight loss surgery is the easy way, or cheating, or something is speaking completely out of their ass.
Honestly you sound bitter af and likely have a jealousy problem.
The gastric sleeve is a weight l loss TOOL just like diet and exercise. And sorry not sorry... none of your damn business.