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i wish yesterday was my last day of work.... Those people are stressing me out!
 
A coworker of mine yesterday asked me when surgery was (I've only told them I need to get my lapband corrected....they don't know I'm getting the sleeve!) so I told her it was next Tuesday.... In a rude attitude, her response was "so your getting the lapband removed right? Because I don't see why you can't lose the weight with just diet and exercise!"
 
breathe Tiffany........breathe........wooosah!!!!! Woooosah!!!!!
 
this coworker of mine literally weighs 93lbs, has never had an eating problem in her life.... She's just this cute, tiny little Asian woman, about 35-40 years old.......and she's got the nerve to tell someone 3x's her size that 'diet and exercise' a going to fix me????!!!!! Oh hell no! I was so upset at that point.... I honestly didn't know how to respond to that. I just simply and softly responded with "I'm sure you have no clue what it's like to be this big and this disgusted in yourself. I'm glad diet and exercise work for you, but this is my body and my choice"
 
the look on her face was pure stunned..... I'm pretty sure no one has ever responded to her rudeness like that before....
 
 
I'm so tired of people telling me what I should and should not do with this body of mine.... "god gave you this body" yes....he did..... And unfortunately, I ruined it and I'm trying to get it back.....so shove off!
 
 
lord grant me the strength to continue to deal with these haters.... Help me see that they motivating me to work harder at the body I want!
 
anyone else have these issues with friends/family/coworkers who don't know what it's like being like us?
how did you deal with it?

Reading these blogs and forums has been such a great help to me and I have started to realize that there is hope and better days to come.
 
Everyone's inspiring stories has really made me start to think about what I'm looking forward to after I have surgery. Here is a list I will share with all of you:
 
Going out - anywhere without feeling embarrassed
Fitting in an airplane seat
Going to the movies without feeling stuffed in the seats
Sitting on the floor to play with my nieces and nephews
Bending down to pick something up
Exercising without feeling embarrassed
Riding my bike
Buying cute clothes from "normal" stores
Dating
Going to the park
Going on walks
Camping
Traveling-anywhere-and not having my weight hold me back
Swimming without feeling embarrassed
Feeling like I'm worthy.....of anything
Being taken seriously
Not feeling shameful
 
I know there is a lot more, but that's all I can think of for now. For all of you who are in the pre-op stages....what are you looking forward to the most?
 
~Holly

So I'm in search for a good protein powder to use. Any suggestions on a good brand with the right nutrients and also a good price?
 
Thanks,
Holly

I am still in the pre-approval stage with my insurance. I am trying very hard to go through all the steps that are required and to also get myself ready for after surgery.
 
One of the things that I struggle with is motivation to exercise. It's not actually doing the exercise that is the hard part it's the "getting there" that I struggle with. I have a major fear of being judged. One of the things that I love doing is swimming laps. But in order for me to get to the pool I have to have this major internal dialog with myself and convince myself to go. I hate it so much! Does anyone else deal with this and if so, do you have any advice to make going to the gym or exercising easier?