I have a friend who just had 1/2 of his stomach taken out - not just for weight loss. They got a polyp, small spot of cancer and an ulcer - also removed portion for weight loss. Just the other day I found out his Doctor laughed at him because he is gaining weight. This guy just can't understand he is eating to much. All he wants is a magic pill. He tried that fat blocking pill. Now he is looking into another gimmick. Does not want to change his eating pattern.

As far as how thin people look - I get that all the time. Most people like my new thinness. Some people say disparaging remarks like are you still losing you look thin and unhealthy. I have to show them I still have a beer belly! And those people are usually well overweight that make the remarks. There is a perception problem that what is typical is that a middle aged man should have a beer belly. If you don't then you look unhealthy.