Today, my mother told me I've gained so much weight recently, she thinks I should get gastric bypass surgery. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I found out my mother-in-law is trying to force me to lose weight, even though I am trying, and have a medical condition. FML
Today, my mum was saying she needs to gain weight because she was underweight according to her doctor. She then said she's going to eat like me in order to gain more weight. FML
Today, I told my mom I lost 30 pounds because of an eating disorder. She told me to keep up the good work. FML
Today, while at my mom’s house, my mom told me that I need to seriously curb my food intake. Then I went to my dad’s house and he told me I need to gain weight. I can’t win here. FML
Today, I told my mom that I think I’m anorexic and she told me she didn’t care. When I asked why, in disbelief she replied, "Honey, you are 5’3 and over 350 lbs, at this point you NEED to be anorexic." FML
Today, I got told I was too fat and needed to stop eating, because I need to lose weight. I was then given a full plate of food and had to eat it all. FML
Today, I asked my mom if she could include mashed potatoes and gravy with dinner. She then went on to yell at me about my "unhealthy eating habits" and how I've "gained a lot of weight in the past few months". I'm pregnant. FML
Today, when my mother-in-law told me I was losing weight, my husband started laughing. FML
Today, I had to sit and listen in mortification as my mother tearfully told our therapist how much sleep she loses over my being morbidly obese. She doesn't seem to care that I'm body positive and happy with the way I am. FML
Today, after I skipped dessert for the third day in a row, my mom cornered me and accused me of being anorexic. I'm actually not far off being clinically obese and I'm just trying to diet, but nothing I say will convince her. She wants me to see a psychiatrist about a disorder I don't even have. FML
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wysegirl 24
I know how you feel. My husband has told me I should get a tummy tuck due to my baby pouch. Hopefully you can talk to her and if you have gained weight and want to lose it have her walk with you for starting the discussion.
Inkoseh 33
I'm sorry to both of you. No one should be ridiculed blatantly like that. If you/someone has an issue with you/someone else, it really depends on the relationship you have to come out and talk about it. Bring up positive suggestions to help each other feel better, rather than bandaid and insult in a round-about way. Heck, I've had 3 kids, and I MYSELF want a tummy tuck once I'm lower than my pre-pregnancy weight (since I'm now done with kids) My husband actually told me to not to and said it isn't worth surgery to fix something like that. Whatever YOU want to do, do it for yourself.
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wysegirl 24
I know how you feel. My husband has told me I should get a tummy tuck due to my baby pouch. Hopefully you can talk to her and if you have gained weight and want to lose it have her walk with you for starting the discussion.
Inkoseh 33
I'm sorry to both of you. No one should be ridiculed blatantly like that. If you/someone has an issue with you/someone else, it really depends on the relationship you have to come out and talk about it. Bring up positive suggestions to help each other feel better, rather than bandaid and insult in a round-about way. Heck, I've had 3 kids, and I MYSELF want a tummy tuck once I'm lower than my pre-pregnancy weight (since I'm now done with kids) My husband actually told me to not to and said it isn't worth surgery to fix something like that. Whatever YOU want to do, do it for yourself.
Charlie Given 28
tell your mother to stop body shaming you and don't get gastric bypass I've known several people who had it and they all greatly regretted it
RichardPencil 32
It's bullshit! You don't learn anything about eating, so eventually you find a way to get fat again.
coius 23
This is true. To keep the weight off you have to have a lifestyle change. I had an uncle who got the lapband surgery. He gained it back because he sucked on large amounts of hard candy, causing it to bypass the theory and never make him full. It’s an attitude change, not a diet that will help you lose and keep off weight.
flagbitch 8
Attitude and lifestyle change goes a long way!
Brightside86 31
Actually GB physically reduces the capacity of the stomach so patients have less ability and desire to over eat.
RichardPencil 32
In theory that is the way it's supposed to work, but fatties will always find a way to push past the pain and get fat again.
ghostinflames 13
Have the will to achieve progress in small things temporarily. It's so much better than back stepping. Record results and stick to it.
mando 10
Don't cheat on your diet for absolute best results. Compromise with hubby and have him exercise with you!
mando 10
My bad, I meant mother
Brightside86 31
I've known a few people who have gotten a GB and it really had a positive impact on their overall health and lifestyle. If your really struggling with weight might be worth looking into.
juggalo2 22
She's not necessarily wrong. Maybe you should talk to a doctor or dietician?