I don’t want to come off rude, but I feel like I’m losing my mind. Every person I know who is overweight seems to be using Ozempic or some other weight loss medication. I get that some people might need it for health reasons, but it bugs me when they say they’ve done all the work, when in reality the medicine is doing most of it for them. Same goes for weight loss surgery. It really gets under my skin when people say they’ve done all the work. It’s obvious they eat less because their stomach is shrunk after surgery. I feel guilty for thinking this way, but does anyone else feel the same, or am I being unfair thinking they’re just taking the easy way out?
Taking meds isn’t easy. They come with side effects and discomfort. Surgery is hard too.
Why do you care so much about how others choose to handle their health? Focus on your own path and let them do what works for them.
People who have surgery or take meds can still gain weight back. It’s not a miracle cure. It takes work on their part.
Don’t be upset with them for using whatever options are available to get healthier.
It’s their choice, their body.
Also, sounds like you might be a little jealous. Why not consider weight loss meds for yourself? There’s no shame in it.
@Torrin
I can lose weight on my own. I’m not jealous. If they put in so much work, why not just lose weight naturally?
Jess said:
@Torrin
I can lose weight on my own. I’m not jealous. If they put in so much work, why not just lose weight naturally?
Maybe if they could do it on their own, they already would have.
Would you judge someone with ADHD taking medication, or someone who wears glasses for vision problems? Just focus on your own journey and let people be.
Let’s think about this for a second. What if it was easy?
Why would that be a bad thing?
Does it matter if fat people don’t have to struggle and suffer to prove they’re ‘worthy’? There’s so much to do in life. I’m all for people using whatever helps them get healthier, as long as it’s safe, so they can enjoy other things in life.
You think having most of your stomach cut out is easy?
Vey said:
You think having most of your stomach cut out is easy?
I’m not saying it’s easy. I’m saying people act like they did all the work when the surgery helped them out a lot.
Vey said:
You think having most of your stomach cut out is easy?
I’m not saying it’s easy. I’m saying people act like they did all the work when the surgery helped them out a lot.
They still have to put in the effort. Lots of people who get weight loss surgery gain the weight back.
Jess said:
@Vey
So why get surgery in the first place if they can just do it themselves?
Because not everyone can do it on their own. Are you at a healthy weight?
Jess said:
@Vey
So why get surgery in the first place if they can just do it themselves?
Because not everyone can do it on their own. Are you at a healthy weight?
It’s fine if they can’t do it on their own, but just don’t claim all the credit for doing it naturally. I’m sure they still put in some effort, but they needed surgery to make it happen.
@Jess
They have to change their whole lifestyle. It’s not the same after that. I hope your journey works out and you don’t get caught up in this kind of gatekeeping.
Vey said:
@Jess
They have to change their whole lifestyle. It’s not the same after that. I hope your journey works out and you don’t get caught up in this kind of gatekeeping.
But that’s what I’m saying, if they have to change everything, why not do it without surgery?
I am.
Let’s keep the focus on the conversation. Everyone has different paths.
The ‘easy way out’? That’s really not fair or accurate.
Bariatric surgery: It’s not a quick fix. It gives you a chance to lose weight, but it’s risky, painful, and requires major lifestyle changes. Some people make it work, others don’t. They still have to put in a lot of effort after the surgery.
Ozempic and similar drugs: Even on the lowest doses, there are side effects. Many people stop taking it before losing much weight. And you’ll likely need to stay on it to maintain any weight loss.