Tell me about it! I have a condition called lipo-lymphedema which to most people, I just look fat. Fair enough, I get that, but actually it's a genetic condition that only affects women. It's a sort of mutant fat cell that once created can never be dieted away...yes, really! It shows mostly in the legs and puts pressure on the lymphatic system which means you then have fluid retaining in your legs as well as the extra non removable fat.
This is a typical conversation, usually with an old lady at a bus stop
"yes really, it is a real disorder, diagnosed by the no.1 Professor in the UK. Yes, I have lost weight and it looks alot better, thank you, but no, I still have lipo-lymphedema, it un-curable. Yes, I have dieted, yes, I already go to the gym 3 times a week, yes it is frustrating because I can't wear boots or wellies, yes, I have tried X, Y & Z supplements, yes, I have gone on crazy crash diets...(did you not hear me, it's genetic). Yes, alot of people these days are fat, no, I don't need a gastric band......" and so it goes on.
What I really want to say it...."fuck off, leave me alone you old biddy. You have no idea what it feels like to have this condition where everyone just assumes you're fat and you stuff your face all day, where in reality you have to watch your weight because putting on fat cells means putting on rogue cells which you'll never get rid of. And you smell of wee!"
I'm having private surgery in Germany to remove the the excess fat in November. It's costing £4500. That's how much I hate it and it's the only way to deal with it permanently