At work I have been subject to a few questionings-- I just answer its a protein shake that I am drinking and that I am on a "limited ingredient diet". Being in the health field most people figure that I am doing an elimination diet to determine what allergens I am sensitive to-- they can assume whatever they want.
Last night was the only time I really felt like I was being put under the spot light with 20 questions--
I had just come into work for the evening shift and there was a really nice fruit basket on the counter-- a thank you to the department. A nice healthy thank you pressy-- not the norm around here-- and of course-- I'm not allowed fruit.
I had a couple grapes (I admit..) and then I guess I said something like "I shouldn't be eating these"-- and that is when the 20 questions began... Why can't you have fruit? Are you on a diet? Are you trying to lose weight or what? All coming from a colleague and close friend of mine "N"
I had just come into work for the evening shift and there was a really nice fruit basket on the counter-- a thank you to the department. A nice healthy thank you pressy-- not the norm around here-- and of course-- I'm not allowed fruit.
I had a couple grapes (I admit..) and then I guess I said something like "I shouldn't be eating these"-- and that is when the 20 questions began... Why can't you have fruit? Are you on a diet? Are you trying to lose weight or what? All coming from a colleague and close friend of mine "N"
It just struck me off guard- what I decide to put or not put in my mouth is my business--
I know that from past experiences what her opinion about weight loss is- she is a truly strong person who when she sets her mind to something she does it-- boarder line obsessive. We are both on our staff Wellness committee and one of our staff members had Gastric Bypass earlier this year- and we were sending her a get well card - at this meeting another member mentioned that she had been thinking about WLS-- and my co worker "N" made a pretty harsh comment about it being the lazy way out and basically shot it down.
It is a funny thing because I know that "N" has a cousin who as done really well with the band- but I guess it is just the "easy" way out in her mind!
AND this is precisely why I am not telling anyone right now about my band-- I have my parents and by friend "K" behind me, and that will have to do for now! Its a hard place to be in-- I am so excited I want to shout it from the roof-- and then I am also a little scared (just about the actual operation part!)
It is a beautiful fall day here in Northish Ontario- the fall colors are beautiful! I love where I live! Out for a day of yard work and bulb planting!!
Till next time
I know that from past experiences what her opinion about weight loss is- she is a truly strong person who when she sets her mind to something she does it-- boarder line obsessive. We are both on our staff Wellness committee and one of our staff members had Gastric Bypass earlier this year- and we were sending her a get well card - at this meeting another member mentioned that she had been thinking about WLS-- and my co worker "N" made a pretty harsh comment about it being the lazy way out and basically shot it down.
It is a funny thing because I know that "N" has a cousin who as done really well with the band- but I guess it is just the "easy" way out in her mind!
AND this is precisely why I am not telling anyone right now about my band-- I have my parents and by friend "K" behind me, and that will have to do for now! Its a hard place to be in-- I am so excited I want to shout it from the roof-- and then I am also a little scared (just about the actual operation part!)
It is a beautiful fall day here in Northish Ontario- the fall colors are beautiful! I love where I live! Out for a day of yard work and bulb planting!!
Till next time
This is why I kept my band decision to myself at work. People are too nosy and opinionated for my tastes. You're doing great with the preop diet!
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