Need your support

Hello wonderful members. I know I don't post much but I do read the postings almost every day. This doesn't really have anything to do with the "weight" issue but more of the "mental" state I am in. I am down 73 lbs since September and feeling great with no problems except finding someone special to share my life with. I thought I met him about 6 months ago and we had been dating since then and he gave me a lot of encouragement about my weight loss. We would even joke about how I could never order a meal for myself when we were out and I would always share his. To make a long story short, I really loved this guy and he told me he loved me...We went on a trip to South CArolina last week and had a great time and this past Sunday he told me he met someone else on the internet and was totally in "love" with her. I know this isn't the place to be telling you all about my broken heart but you are all so supportive to each other and I don't know where else to turn. My eating habits are going south and I really can't get much food in as my nerves are shot. I was really there for this man and helped him get through the rough spots when his wife left him after 22 years of marriage. I guess having a thinner body doesn't make a difference when it comes to matters of the heart. Thanks for putting up with me and you are all so inspiring to me even though I don't get too involved in this site. Anne

Hang in there Anne, I am sorry you are having troubles of the heart things will get better, right now you have to think of yourself, and your life. Take care of yourself, try not to turn to food to help you through this difficult time. Get out there and meet new people. Come to pmri meetings go for walks at parks keep busy you will find that special someone. Take care, and never hesatate to come to this message board for help. Dana

Anne, I'm so sorry that you are going through this. Please take care of yourself. If you are anything like the rest of us, you've probably not put yourself first most of your life. Now's the time to do that and mend your heart. Don't worry about posting about this on here, we are here for life support, not just about protein and carbs. The right person is out there for you, my hubby met me before surgery, and loved me anyway. Take care of yourself.

Anne, 1st of all congratulations on 73 lbs. Wow!! How wonderful to be a looser for once. I can certainly feel your pain. I was married for 12 years, a single Mom for 12 more years and remarried for 11 years. I gotta say I am happier with myself now than I've ever been. I know its hard, but keep up with the protein and try to get out to exercise. It will keep you busy while you're getting over the broken heart. Come out to the support meetings. Feel good about yourself. It will be his loss in the long run. I'm sure if you take a long hard look at the relationship something wasn't right. Sometimes its hard to put a finger on but if it were meant to be then the breakup wouldn't have happened. Keep yoir chin up and take a breath, you are lucky to be healthy and alive. Hope to meet you soon. ((HUGS)) Elissa

Thank you all so much. I knew I could count on you to make me feel better. I would love to go to the next support meeting. The problem is I live in Middletown and it's hard to get there on Saturdays...Is anyone else down that way that wouldn't mind picking me up? once again, thank you all for the support. Anne

Anne, I have a support group in Smyrna. The 2nd Thursday of every month... email me for more details!! Ginger Barkley [email protected]

Anne, I really don't know what to say other than I want to give you a big ole HUG and tell you how very sorry I am that things did not work out the way you would have liked!!! HUGS, Tammy

Hi, Anne... I wish there was an emoticon for a big 'ol hug... I'm sorry that you are going through this and I hope you start to feel better soon. Hang in there, sweetie! And congrats on the weight loss!!!!!! I'll bet you look just marvelous! (((hugs))) -Karen

Wow, Anne. Not only are our stomachs delicate... Seems that all the information above mine is sound advice. Please don't appologize for posting, we are here for you no matter what. I'm so sorry this has happened for you this way. I hate to quote the ole cliche... when one door shuts, another door opens -- but it seems so appropriate right now. I wonder how my life is going to unfold after my surgery next week and never having put myself first before. Please keep posting and let us know what's going on.