This is life with Nthabi Nhlapo | Newsflash: Fat people don't hate themselves

Nthabi Nhlapo is baffled why so many people attribute a slimmer figure to self-love and confidence.

I recently decided to manage my weight by getting gastric bypass surgery. Shortly before the surgery, people I spoke to about the surgery - both known and strangers - suddenly felt comfortable to discuss weight issues with me. My weight, in particular. I started hearing things such as:

Though I agree weight loss has benefits, so does getting a windfall of cash, living in an area that doesn't get load shedding or being offered an international trip by your boss.