Hi Alesia. Thank you for your kind post and words. I am trying to hang in there. I can't just quit my job. It would be financial suicide. I need the money and insurance. Interviewing does suck. I had so many interviews with the job I wanted. I'll keep everyone posted. Lucy

Hi Kerri. Today I have started my get back on track strategy. It's tough but so far I'm hanging on. At the seminar yesterday, it was a real eye opener to see the quantity I should be eating. I've been eating way too much. They talked about using a 9 inch plate instead of the large dinner plates. Yeah, I knew I was eating too much but the visual really brought it back home. I started to exercise again. I did 20 minutes on my Gazelle rider. I'm going for consistency with exercise too. I have 3 weeks until my plastic surgery and I want to be in the best physical shape I can be. If I can lose a couple of pounds, that would be a mood booster as well. Thank you for responding to my post. It means so much to have a friend here. I am a tough cookie and will get through this disappointment. There has to be something out there for me. This is another example that weight loss doesn't solve all problems or give you a perfect life. Hugs and Love, Lucy

Hi Lynn. Thank you for your reply. I need all the prayers I can get. I think I am still in a stage of shock. You know I had such a good feeling about getting the job, as the interiews went so well. Or at least I thought. It was helpful to have the support meeting yesterday. Today I had a get back on track seminar sponsored by my surgeons. That helped me too. I met a friend there who I haven't seen in a year and two months. She couldn't get over the change in me. She told me that she didn't recognize me and if it wasn't for my voice, well I would have been a stranger to her. She has been struggling with weight gain since I've seen her. I felt so bad for her. She has two kids that she is raising by herself. She has no free time and feels trapped. So in some way I am lucky that I am free to do what I want when I want and am not tied down. I found some solace in that. I knew that I could come here to share my feelings with my friends on the June board and I would be understood. Thank you for your support, love and prayers. Hugs and Love, Lucy

I've been crying on and off this morning as I didn't get the job. I was told there were two great candidates and they gave it to the other one. I can't tell you how upset and depressed I am at this moment. Good thing I have a support meeting tonight and I'm meeting with a friend for dinner prior to the support meeting. So, it's back to square one. I'm back on a job search. Thank goodness it is the weekend. Lucy

Sandra, thank you and happy to see you on this board! The day is near; only 25 days to go. YAY!! Lucy