Winter! I look forward to warmer weather and a chance to wear some new duds I got last week! I am tired of my husband being away. He was in combat training and had his shoulder dislocated last night. He wont be back for another month or so I am tired of dealing with in laws I am tired of my 5 year old lying to me and her dad about silly things I am tired of having a backache I am tired of being insulted "you are too thin, you look sick, you must be anorexic" I am tired of being stabbed in the back at work (I am a nurse...very common...hospital administration almost encourages backbiting. Our leaders are all shallow backstabbers, too) I am tired of being tired I am tired of being a prisoner of food (how much, should I , shouldn't I), even to this day I am tired of worrying about regain, and wondering if I will be fat again Thanks for the vent. I do feel better

HI Denise and all. How fun! I'm tired of Winter and Snow..... but I'm so happy with my new healthier life. Thankful for every ray of sunshine. Thankful for so many friends and family. Thankful that I live 250 miles north of the horrible winter storm that just hit MN and WI. Some areas have received 8-12 inches of snow in this March madness. We got missed completely. Yahoo! Guess I'm thankful for so much more than I'm tired of. What a neat change over my SMO days! Have a wonderful weekend all!

Denise ... what a fun idea ... allows us to whine a bit and still see the humor of it all: I'm tired of: living in a rental home while our new home is being built (only 54 more days to go until we have the keys) being on a plateau (haven't lost any weight since November) having a bad hair day not being taller But I am so happy that: I had weight loss surgery. I have a awesome husband and family. We are building a new home with a pool/jacuzzi (a dream come true). I have all of you for support. Mary

Mary, My policy does not cover plastic surgery, so I will be self pay. It is a costly venture, but I have been able to save most of it, and will have to finance about $2,000.00 of it. I was planning on having the TT in the summer of 06, but this unexpected hysterectomy made me have it this summer. I can't be out of commision two summers in a row. I figure I'll heal at one time. Debbie

Delainya...I am so sorry you are having a difficult time. It is soo hard to deal with multiple stressors especially if you've been an emotional eater. It was plain mean for your fiance to leave on your birthday leaving you with no clue as to why he was leaving. Sounds like you can do better. As my dad would say there are more fish in the sea. You have had a wonderful weight loss of 161 pounds. WOW. Congratulations. It's hard to believe that with such a great loss that insurance won't cover reconstruction of some type. How many plastic surgeons have you consulted. It doesn't hurt to have several consults and get different opinions. You just might need to pick the surgeon that can word things differently. Don't give up. It is very difficult getting back on track. I have been struggling too. What upsets me is when friends/family are no longer supportive. They think that because my body is thinner that I have no problems any more. I'm the same person in a smaller body trying to learn how to cope without food. Will your insurance pay for counciling (sp) for eating disorders or inadequate coping? I wish you well and hope that you can pull yourself back on track soon. Don't be afraid to ask for help by a professional. I think I am going to do the same. Paula