Feeling blue...looking pregnant?

Laura M.
on 4/7/08 10:13 pm - St. Bonifacius, MN

Has anyone been asked if they are pregnant after all the wt. loss? I have been asked 2 x's in the last week, I know I have a pouch, but I thought I looked far from pregnant compared to 6 months ago. I know I shouldn't let this bother me, but it is. I have also been getting comments from family that if I lose anymore wt. I will look sick, I'm feeling really blue over these comments, HELP!

Sandra N.
on 4/7/08 10:31 pm - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

Oh Hon! Yes, we get these comments and they hurt worse then when we were "plump" and peole called us overweight! I think the worse for me was being told I look sickly from losing TOO MUCH weight....all that by ONLY family memebers too by the way! Let me guess, these comments have been either by family or those who knew you as overweight? Right? Has a complete stranger told you you look "sickly"? You are going to be hurt but just remember that if you truly were losing too much weight a doctor would speak up or one of us here would. and remember! YOU ARE DOING GREAT!!! The one thing that helped me thru this was looking at my pre op pics and then I realized these comments were insane! YOU LOOK GORGEOUS!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!! Hugs!

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Laura M.
on 4/8/08 2:49 am - St. Bonifacius, MN

RNY on 10/02/07

Thanks Sandy, you are very kind. Sometimes I think family can hurt the worst, but you are right, I think family is just used to seeing you heavy.

Lisa B.
on 4/7/08 11:58 pm - Independence, KS

RNY on 10/12/07

I'm with Sandie honey. You are doing fabulous! I've had one co-worker that told me when I still had 70 lbs left to lose that I shouldn't lose anymore weight or I'd look terrible. That was almost 30 lbs ago and I'm looking better than ever... just an FYI she later fessed up and told me she didn't want to be the "only" heavy one left in the office. stupid reasoning and certainly far from true... but that is HER issue not mine... keep reminding yourself that. Hugs to you. L.

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Laura M.
on 4/8/08 2:51 am - St. Bonifacius, MN

RNY on 10/02/07

Thanks Lisa, I think you're right, I think some people are having a hard time dealing with how much wt. I've lost. Maybe it's uncomfortable for them. You are doing great too, keep up the good work.

Marsha F.
on 4/8/08 12:07 am

RNY on 12/13/07

Good gosh people are DUMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When will people learn to keep there big mouth shut... You should of said no are you? You look amazing and I can't wait to be the size you are. I am working on it. When ever you feel bad look at your before picture and just look at how far you have come...... You are so pretty and beautiful inside and out so DON"T let anyone tell you different. Just remember people are stupid and have big mouths and most of them don't think before they speak. As far as the family they are just not used of you looking as good as you do and they will understand. I hope you have a great day sweets and remember WE ALL LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!

HERE'S TO THE NEW YOU!!!!!!!!!!

Laura M.
on 4/8/08 2:53 am - St. Bonifacius, MN

RNY on 10/02/07

Thanks Marsha, you are very kind and you are beautiful too. I know I shouldn't let people bother me with their comments, I'm such a softy though.

Jennifer G.
on 4/8/08 12:07 am - Minnetonka, MN

RNY on 12/21/07

Some people really suck. If they can't say anything nice they shouldn't say anything at all. I find that there are just some out there that just can't be happy for you. That's why I didn't tell alot of people. I have some that think it's just great and others right away come up with things like oh I know someone who had that done and ended up gaining it back. Why can't they say that's great I'm happy for you. Like I said some people just suck!

Jennifer

Laura M.
on 4/8/08 2:56 am - St. Bonifacius, MN

RNY on 10/02/07

That is so true, why should we have to go back to kindergarten? The Golden rule!

Soshaken
on 4/8/08 1:15 am - Minneapolis, MN

RNY on 08/07/07

When I tell people how much more weight I would like to lose and they say I weould be to thin I remind them of the recommended weight for my height. When they realize I would still be 10 pounds above that then all of a sudden it seems o.k. I would remind people what doctors say a healthy weight is for your height.

I didn't think you looked pregnant when I saw you at Baker!

Suzie

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