REALLY?!?!?!
I know I’ve gained a monstrous amount of weight since highschool, but I don’t know if I realized it was SO noticeable. I have a very dear friend–we’ve been friends since I was 8 years old–who is in Med school right now. I love him to death and I know that he would never say anything to intentionally hurt my feelings. But, last night he called to talk to my husband and I answered so we chatted for a little bit. Apparently his preceptor right now is a surgeon who specializes in lap band and gastric bypass. And, he-as casually as asking how my day went- says to me,”You know, I’m sure your BMI is high enough that you could get gastric bypass done. ” 
My mouth dropped open, but I couldn’t speak. Then he goes right into discussing the specifics of it. Now, I didn’t get mad. I knew he meant it to be totally innocent, but Dang! Do I have to talk to you about my BMI! I had at one time considered Lap Band, but found out that my insurance wouldn’t cover it b/c I didn’t meet all the criteria. My friend didn’t know this, though. I told him that my BMI was 37.8 and he said “Oh that’s definitely high enough.” REALLY?!?!?! Am I really having this conversation with you?!?!?! I told him how hard I was working to lose weight, and I guess that satisfied him, because he changed subject then. I know that I don’t want to end up ever having to consider that option. I know the risks and everything that goes along with it. But, JEEZ! That phone call from my friend had me up half the night thinking about how much I wish I could have something like that done and be at my goal weight in a year’s time! I even dreamed last night that I had it done and that I was in a dept. store buying size 2 jeans. My hair was also blonde in this dream and I KNOW that will NEVER happen…..again!LOL (embarrassing HA!) I don’t even know why I’m talking about this. I know he was just trying to be helpful, but I guess it just got me to thinkin’. Dangerous, I know! Surgery is NOT an option! I’m going to have to do this the old fashioned way.
Oh, btw, this same friend, did P90X and lost like 35 lbs. and has really toned up. He looks great, like he did in high school. But, I’m thinking P90X might be a little too hard core for me. Any of you try it and like it??
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Sometimes it’s hard when the people we’re close to bring up sensitive issues. Even though we know deep down they are not saying it to hurt us, it’s just that they care - still doesn’t make it any easier. It’s good he has accepted your choice to do it the old fashioned way. I’ve never tried anything like the P90X, however, I am considering getting a lot more hardcore once I have dropped a fair bit of weight (I am only 28lbs into my 108lbs goal). I am exercising and eating healthy, but I think when I have about 40 - 50lbs left to lose, I am really going to up it and do something that is going to really tone me up!!
We can do this!! Without Surgery!!
I started it once and love it. I am actually starting it again and I am on day 2. If you watch the first video, they show you have to do modifications so that you don’t hurt yourself or you can make it hard. I love it personally.
Hey - look at his comments & visualise picking them up putting in a bin liner & binning them!! YOU CAN BEAT THIS WEIGHT SHIFTING BUSINESS - yourself,through good behaviour - consistent behaviour - eating right, less and moving more. In a years time u will b pretty close to ur goal = U DO NOT need anykind of surgeons knife. We hear will support you. Just every day think no knife - i will eat right, move more. These 2 things will release happy chemicals in ur brain, make u proud of ur self . YOU CAN SO DO THIS - Check out ‘LORI’S blog - shes done it
P90X I see the commercial for it and it looks like a great exercise regimen. Go for it!
Well, I’ve never been a size 2 and truth be told, if I was Rod may not find me physically attractive.
I’m glad you are going to continue doing this the healthy way despite what your friend said.
YOU CAN DO THIS!
that was awkward
i’d have blushed my arse off had my friend brought up the BMI thing.. but ur right, it seems like he only brought it up because he cares.. He was probably treading nervously and cautiously himself 
P90X? what is this!? I’ll to do some googling!