Daily Post--3/5/08

My husband and my father have been wonderful through this whole experience (now 3 years out). During the first year the support group through my surgeon's office was fantastic. Now, I rely on the OH forums and my buddy that I've hooked up with through the challenges. Christy

My husband has been very supportive for me without nagging or judging. My friends have been great too. My co-workers have been good but they still bring treats to work nearly everyday! My kids haven't said anything. My brother smiles and compliments me EVERY time I see him out and about. He really is proud of me and lets me know it. My other brother and my sister haven't seen me for awhile so won't they be surprised??!! Jolene

I have a great family and husband. My sister the RN went with me to Mexico. My other sisters helped financially. My husband understands my fight and klets me be whatver I need to be Sad, Happy, Thin, or it's even OK when I still feel fat. It all about listening. Carla

I think the support I get here on Oh is the greatest. The Illinois board is wonderful. My kids and husband are also very supportive. My six year old grandson is a little trooper too! He gets excited when he notices that I can do something I could not do before the weight lose!!LOL He was the first to notice that I could run, last summer and that was before I lost all that much! AS far as friend no one knows. My brother has been great too. When I was too tight he helped me out of a situation at a buisness luncheon. So I chose the right ppl for my support!! I love them all for their help!!!

Well my daughter and I had the surgery 6 weeks apart so we support and encourage each other. We attend a support group meeting as often as we can. I have a close friend who had the surgery three years ago so she is also a support person for me. My sister had the surgery 6 weeks ago so we now encourage each other also. My whole family is very supportive in the whole process of us getting healthy. I have not have any negative reactions or comments since this journey began. Sally

My husband is the best. He has went to class, support group and does most of the cooking. My mom buys me 100.00 woth of cloths for every 50 lbs I loose. My brother eats lunch with me daily and always comments on my weight loss. My friends are supportive also.

My support system has been great! My mom took 2 weeks out of work to help me recover and be there for me. My dad was my motivator, always walking with me and helping me exercise. My boyfriend took a week off from work to be with me while I was at the hospital and on my first days home. All of my friends have been great and very supportive! LB

This topic hits a little too hard for me right now. I am dealing with the loss of my support system. It seems as if everyone who I thought I could count on thinks b'c I've lost a lot weight everything can go back to the way it was. My family and close friends don't realize this is a life long battle I will fight. I've been called everything from pretentious to *****y because I won't attend a family dinner consisting of chinese take out because it is a weakness and I know I can order the soup or something low fat/low sodium high protein, but it's too hard to watch others eat my fave chinese food, so I decided to opt out. I've also been called these names because I bring healthy foods to parties for myself and anyone else who cares to eat healthier. For me, right now, it's a no win situation. I am feeling completely alone and in a dark place.

My friends at my current job are my greatest support. During my 2 week hospital stay someone from work came in every day, usually my best friend. Durning my 6 week leave they all took turns checking in on me. I live an hour away so they did not visit but made phone calls several times a day. Each and every person (55 inall) has commented on my dramatic transformation. Without them I would get no compliments. They ooh and ahh over me everyday and I so greatly appreciate it. They listen to my struggles and encourage me to move forward. They have seen me cry when I was frustrated and seen me laugh when the scale went down. My last day with them all is this Friday and I am so torn about my decision to move on. I did what I had to do but am wondering if I will regret saying good-bye to my huge support system???

As for a family support .. none.. I did go to a group but when the road was down did not go for the last 3 months. so right now none really... My B/f tho is supportive most of the time