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Topic: Jealous Co-workers
LAURIE
I have shared an office at work with the same girl for 2 years now, and I thought that we were friends... We've done a lot of things outside of work, like shows, dinner, happy hour, work events, going for pedicures- I even went to her son's wedding this summer. She is also morbidly obese, with about 50 lbs. more that I have to lose. We have tried many diets together (and failed, of course) and have exercised together at the gym at work.
We have talked about WLS many times in the past, but she's been acting funny since I've made the decision to do this and have been progressing towards the big day. When we left work today (my last day before surgery on Tuesday), she didn't even say "good luck" or "let me know how you're doing" or anything. Everyone else at work who knows made a point to seek me out to say "good luck" today, and 2 of the girls took me out for a great lunch- one last splurge. This girl was invited, but made up an excuse about having too much work to do. I am really bothered and hurt by this. I know that she is probably jealous, because I probable would be on some level if it were her having surgery instead of me. But I am sure that I would be mature and considerate enough to wish her well!! Then someone told me that she has been saying things like "I would rather lose weight the natural way, with diet and exercise". When I see her again, I am going to call her out on this. First of all, we DO stick to a diet and exercise program after surgery. RNY is just a tool, not a miracle. Second, if she could lose weight that easily, then I wonder why she is still about 160 lbs. overweight today- especially since she had a heart attack 1 1/2 yrs. ago and has not lost an ounce since then!
WHY are people so mean???
Just had to vent.
We have talked about WLS many times in the past, but she's been acting funny since I've made the decision to do this and have been progressing towards the big day. When we left work today (my last day before surgery on Tuesday), she didn't even say "good luck" or "let me know how you're doing" or anything. Everyone else at work who knows made a point to seek me out to say "good luck" today, and 2 of the girls took me out for a great lunch- one last splurge. This girl was invited, but made up an excuse about having too much work to do. I am really bothered and hurt by this. I know that she is probably jealous, because I probable would be on some level if it were her having surgery instead of me. But I am sure that I would be mature and considerate enough to wish her well!! Then someone told me that she has been saying things like "I would rather lose weight the natural way, with diet and exercise". When I see her again, I am going to call her out on this. First of all, we DO stick to a diet and exercise program after surgery. RNY is just a tool, not a miracle. Second, if she could lose weight that easily, then I wonder why she is still about 160 lbs. overweight today- especially since she had a heart attack 1 1/2 yrs. ago and has not lost an ounce since then!
WHY are people so mean???
Just had to vent.
LAURIE
Topic: RE: Amanda AKA wichita_loser
Oh sorry, You sounded like you were sad in your newbie post. Maybe I misread it. I thought you needed a group hug. 
Topic: RE: kdroberts ajhmommy1 Charlie P jennifer H tamrg
LAURIE
Can't wait to hear from all of you!
LAURIE
Topic: RE: Did anyone work the day before surgery?
LAURIE
I think you're right! If you take Mag Citrate and dulcolax after 10pm, you won't get a whole lot of sleep, that's for sure! I would plan on taking the day off, if you can.
My surgery is Tuesday, and I just have to do Milk of Magnesia on Monday, but I'm taking the day off to get some other things done.
Good Luck with your surgery!
My surgery is Tuesday, and I just have to do Milk of Magnesia on Monday, but I'm taking the day off to get some other things done.
Good Luck with your surgery!
LAURIE
Topic: RE: Dates in order
Thanks for keeping up with this!!
~AMANDA~
Biggest 327+/ first appt 307/ surgery day 282/ current 202/ goal 157
Biggest 327+/ first appt 307/ surgery day 282/ current 202/ goal 157 
Topic: RE: Job Interview
Girl, I didn't get it. 
I'm sooooo stressed out. There really is point in looking right now since I have my surgery on Wed and not sure how long it will take to heal. My parents are on my ass about finding a job. I mean don't they think I already know this???? I'm a single mom so I really don't have a choice!!!!!!!! Well anyway, thanks for remembering. Are you doin okay? Hope things are going a little better for you now that the holidays are over. Wish we could all get together and have a girls night out. But that would be difficult with everyone so far apart. Maybe next year at this time when we are all lookin hot (and I have a job) we can meet somewhere for a long weekend. Vegas sounds nice...never been there. Or maybe snow skiing in the mountains........just a thought. Take care!!!!!!!!
I'm sooooo stressed out. There really is point in looking right now since I have my surgery on Wed and not sure how long it will take to heal. My parents are on my ass about finding a job. I mean don't they think I already know this???? I'm a single mom so I really don't have a choice!!!!!!!! Well anyway, thanks for remembering. Are you doin okay? Hope things are going a little better for you now that the holidays are over. Wish we could all get together and have a girls night out. But that would be difficult with everyone so far apart. Maybe next year at this time when we are all lookin hot (and I have a job) we can meet somewhere for a long weekend. Vegas sounds nice...never been there. Or maybe snow skiing in the mountains........just a thought. Take care!!!!!!!! 
Topic: RE: Jan surgery dates!! Its our time to shine!!
You soooo rock!!
Great job keeping up with everyone!!
(((HUGS)))
Great job keeping up with everyone!!
(((HUGS)))
~AMANDA~
Biggest 327+/ first appt 307/ surgery day 282/ current 202/ goal 157
Biggest 327+/ first appt 307/ surgery day 282/ current 202/ goal 157 
Topic: RE: Last Dinner???
Tonite will probably be the last big dinner and the last time I go out to dinner for awhile. My hubby & I are going to this restaurant called Fogo de Chao. It's a brazilian restaurant in Philly where the waiters/chefs walk around with every cut of meat you can imagine on skewers and slice them off for you. My parents gave us a gift cert for our anniversary, so I figured I better use it now before I have to give it to someone else....Besides I've been dying to get to this restaurant anyway...Can't wait!
Topic: RE: Amanda AKA wichita_loser
HUH?
I dont get it?
What?
Hijack my newbie thread?
Needed what??
I dont get it?
What?
Hijack my newbie thread?
Needed what??
~AMANDA~
Biggest 327+/ first appt 307/ surgery day 282/ current 202/ goal 157
Biggest 327+/ first appt 307/ surgery day 282/ current 202/ goal 157 
Topic: RE: 01/13/09 Dun Dun DUNNNNN......
Hey, We will all do great!!! 2009...its my (our) Time!!!Nerves are a sign that you are mentally 
OK!!!!We are allowing our bodies to be changed surgically. This is drastic!! But necessary! If we could do this any other way and be sucessful, I am sure we all would. So now we have an answer that if we do as we are told will work. I have been fat all my life(i am 53)! My obesity has impacted every thing and everyone in my life. Most of it has been negative. I am tired....How about you. I envy you young girls and I applaud you. I tried 20 years ago (VBG) The technology just wasn't there yet for the DS. I am grateful that I have lived and get a second chance. Am I scared?
You better know it~! 20 years ago i was jus fat and wanted to be thin. Now i got some thangs that have hitched a ride along the way that may complicate this surgery. You all may know them...hypertension...pre-diabetic- COPD, sleep apnea...raging joint pain...edema....you get the picture.
But know this.......courage is action in the face of fear! How bad do we want it? "It" is whatever you feel will be different after you have sucessfully lost this cumbersome weight.I know my health is first but I would be lying if i denied for me it is finally looking in a mirror and smiling because I like what I see , Its walking a half a block without sounding like I smoke 10 packs a day,Using the supermarket cart for its intended purpose instead not as a walker, not having to cringe when a waitress takes us to a booth instead of a table, wondering when that diabetic curse in my family is gonna rear its ugly head and maybe finally having a healthy relationship with a man and knowing HE is the "lucky one". Soooooooooo all my january leaders lets show OH how its done!!!
Peace and prayers
for all of us BECAUSE...SAY IT WITH ME
2009......Its (our) My Time!
Love mz JoJo
OK!!!!We are allowing our bodies to be changed surgically. This is drastic!! But necessary! If we could do this any other way and be sucessful, I am sure we all would. So now we have an answer that if we do as we are told will work. I have been fat all my life(i am 53)! My obesity has impacted every thing and everyone in my life. Most of it has been negative. I am tired....How about you. I envy you young girls and I applaud you. I tried 20 years ago (VBG) The technology just wasn't there yet for the DS. I am grateful that I have lived and get a second chance. Am I scared? You better know it~! 20 years ago i was jus fat and wanted to be thin. Now i got some thangs that have hitched a ride along the way that may complicate this surgery. You all may know them...hypertension...pre-diabetic- COPD, sleep apnea...raging joint pain...edema....you get the picture.But know this.......courage is action in the face of fear! How bad do we want it? "It" is whatever you feel will be different after you have sucessfully lost this cumbersome weight.I know my health is first but I would be lying if i denied for me it is finally looking in a mirror and smiling because I like what I see , Its walking a half a block without sounding like I smoke 10 packs a day,Using the supermarket cart for its intended purpose instead not as a walker, not having to cringe when a waitress takes us to a booth instead of a table, wondering when that diabetic curse in my family is gonna rear its ugly head and maybe finally having a healthy relationship with a man and knowing HE is the "lucky one". Soooooooooo all my january leaders lets show OH how its done!!!
Peace and prayers
for all of us BECAUSE...SAY IT WITH ME2009......Its (our) My Time!
Love mz JoJo
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