Tricia K.

The one thing that I can't stand is when people say "You have such a pretty face." Why do they have to clarify it? Can't they just say "You're pretty?" Or, the old standard "If you lost weight, you'd be so pretty." I guess I'm ugly when I'm heavy. Urgh!!

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Wheetsin, your mother is very lucky to have a daughter like you. Kudos to you, my dear.

I agree....go get some Benadryl ASAP. And yes, PhotoNut, it's spelled correctly.

CONGRATULATIONS!! :)

I've also removed my signature from all but my intro post. And Heather......CONGRATULATIONS!! WOO HOO!! :purplebananna:

My mom had back surgery about 4 years ago and gets CS and anti-inflammatory shots every 6-8 months. She has never mentioned any trouble with getting the shots but is in a bit of pain for a few weeks following until they actually "kick" in.

I took it for only one day and I will never take it again. It has very unpleasant side-effects. I don't recommend it for anyone. If she's so into the "natural" way, why is she pushing Xenical? Taking a prescription medication isn't the "natural" way to lose weight either. You're going to receive advice/opinions/etc. from a lot of people. Just remember that what's best for you isn't always the best for someone else. Your dietician needs to understand that she can't lump everyone into the same category. Plus, you have to remember that she's a dietician. She has a different mind-set than someone who has been overweight for a long period of time. I would just trust your instincts. :hat:

Although I've lived in Louisiana for 2 years, I really don't know that many people so I haven't yet experienced a variety of responses. However, those that I do know have said nothing but positive things. They don't necessarily over-do it with compliments either. I have a feeling that when I return to New Jersey and Oregon to visit it will be an entirely different story and I'll encounter a wide range of responses.

C 212 (- 62 lbs. total, - 2 this week)

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I just had my 5th fill today but none of my fills have been done under flouro.

Are you sure about this? My husband and I are self-employed and have an LLC but our accountant didn't advise us of this.

Leener, I'm sorry that your surgery experience wasn't a pleasant one. Please know that it does get better. *hugs* Mini_me - congrats to you too!

Wonderful!! Thanks for updating us. I hope she recovers very soon. *hugs*

I can't even stomach watching someone have liposuction performed. I'm getting queasy just thinking about it!!

Yeah, what she said! Seriously though, please don't let what they said or did make you doubt your decision. You have every right to make decisions for you and your family without consulting your in-laws. I hope this is resolved very soon. *hugs*

I very rarely have bread. If I do, it's 12-grain and it has to be toasted.

If I didn't have such a weak stomach, I would watch it.

Oh, how I miss Panera. :cry

Congratulations!!

I'm just getting used to wearing low-rise jeans. Now that I've lost a bit of weight, they're not so bad after all. And....I absolutely LOVE wearing thongs. I don't/won't wear any other type of panties. I recently bought new ones at Target - - 3 for $9.99.

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I'm sorry you had to endure her jealousy. Friends are supposed to support you, regardless. *hugs* However, the line above from your post was soooooo appropriate. LOL...I definitely giggled over it.