words that have stuck with me...

[2Flyguys 13]

my surgeon dr. paya who i absloutely love!!! does not play the sensitive surgeon role and i love him even more 4 that!!!! he is great dont get me wrong...but he doesnt sugar coat anything...even at 296 pounds...i dressed cute..did my hair..got my nails done (i'm a nail freak!!!!)...wore makeup...put it this way...i didnt look shlumpy bcuz i was pushing 300 pounds....during my consultation he said...i can tell u take care of urself...u groom and maintain ur looks...u wouldnt ruin ur hair..u wouldnt ruin ur skin..u wouldnt ruin ur nails (never that ...lol)...u wouldnt ruin ur clothes....y ruin ur body???????? and its true...i almost feel guilty to my body for spending so much time on the rest of me and not my own body...its like my body and i get along now...like we've come to understanding..i know that sounds weird...but its like take care of me...and i'll work 4 u...and now i'm starting to love my body and myself...just a good point he made...that i wanted to share with all of u...

[workinit 6]

thank you for sharing that! very good points and great advice!

[Kate1973 0]

That is good advice! Thanks for sharing your story

[REALIZEinCT 0]

Totally makes sense! To put it another way, it's about feeling comfortable in your own skin! Congratulations on your great success...you look great.

[HeatherO 7]

That makes perfect sense :0)

[Pegsinthewoods 8]

Whew! thanks, I needed that.