Just had to share...

That second post was directed to Amy. Oh and P.S. This is not off topic, this is one of the reasons I overeat, so what is your alternate solution to a Hershey Bar (or after holiday time with my family or origin) a whole PACK of Hershey Bars????

Dondi, Before surgery, I would say a pack of cigs. Really family will drive you to drink. Keep you chin up and don't give up hope. When you are ready to emerge, you will all in your own time. Most of us have certain stressors that trigger our shortcomings, but maybe instead of being an emotional eater, you grab a cup of coffee and go for a walk. Sometimes this is what I do when I am around family during the holidays. I just leave, and let them try to figure out the many reasons my hair is going to fall out. Make them sweat it. Life is to short and you are already sweet enough without hershey helping you out. Holly

Now, please remember to have a sense of humor and don't go getting the truth telling magic lasso and the invisible plane after me (reference to Wonder Woman) I couldn't resist that one!!!!! Yes, I guess this isn't my time, because I am sure not feeling any desire to want to emerge. I feel the desire to take my chocalate chip cookies and go hide! I like the disappearance act. And thank you, I am not sweet, not at all but I appreciate the compliment. Actually, I am a bit of a "tart" A married tart, that is!!! Thank you very much for your response. You are a sweetie and I know how long you waited on your surgery and how "down" you got. Congratulations. Dondi

by the way email me your number sometime if you want to talk

Thank you, sweetie. Maybe one of these days.....D.

I have to honestly say that reading this verly long (in total) post that I wanted to make a comment that mostly refers to ME. I Went to the hospital to show Holly support this past week - but I came out of it realizing that Holly and her husband weren't just "friends" - they are closer. Because I got the opportunity to talk closely with Holly's husband about some of the "real" changes that happen after surgery. I can certainly understand how Amy feels so much better when she does help someone. I didn't go to the hospital with the intentions of telling him these things - but the opportunity arose for us to chat and our conversation gave him the insight to be able to help Holly a little better. But by me helping him - even just a little - it gave me the opportunity to be completely grateful for what I've been given. The people on this board are truly some of the BEST people I've ever met. I could be because we've all been on the "fat" side and know how rude and mean people can be - or it could be just that our hearts stay "big" even though us "post ops" are shrinking! If someone is cruel enough to "rip your heart to shreds" then let them be - it's not worth allowing them to bring you down to avoid everyone else that loves and cares for you! Remember this - we are each others strongest support! ***IF ANY ONE EVER NEEDS SOMEONE TO TALK TO - I'M HERE....ANY DAY...ANY TIME....FOR ANYTHING I CAN DO! I'M AN E-MAIL AWAY**** ((((Much love))))) Dee Dee