Brooke, Honey don't be so hard on yourself, we all have those days and weeks. You know when I read what you wrote about still being fat on the inside is so right. I could never really say what it was I was feeling but that did it for me, and I think it takes us awhile to break those old thinking patterns. Look at all you've accomplished in this last year, you've done awesome and you look beautiful. Take care, Loni

I personally think you are a Beautiful young girl. I know this time is really hard for all of us. We look like sharpai's and we see ourselves naked and think uck. To the rest of the world we are so much thinner and we are. As fat people we went thru years of having bad feelings toward ourselves.Even those of us who "say" they didn't arn't facing reality. I don't think we would have gone through such drastic surgery if we didn't care what we looked or felt like. Now the food we have been eating seems kinda boring and I know I have been having a awful time keeping away from carbs. They have been "calling my name" and they will be our downfall if we let them. I eat a lot of salad and love chili, my husband is making that for dinner tonight. I don't dump on sugar and have been cheating a lot. I try to fill up on the protenes and veggies and then go to a little bit of starches. I almost wonder if I should go to a shrink or diatition again. Are you in a support group? How about your family? Ya know what I would give to work in a Mexican rest? Wow! OK..... I got hold of myself.. Take Care (((((hugs))))) Judy '

Anastacia, I'm sorry to hear about all the problems you have endured. Let's pray and hope it's all behind you my dear and hope you get to feeling better soon. Best of luck on your recovery and keep us posted. Donna

I like taco salad. Lettuce, chopped tomatoes, green onions, black olives and taco seasoned ground beef. I add just alittle salsa to spice it up. Perhaps you might enjoy it? Congrats on your wonderful success to date. Karen G

That was So AWESOME I cried... That every word is so true. Teresa