Daily Post--3/24/08

How do you respond to all the compliments and comments about how good you're looking. It's making me really uncomfortable and people want to go on and on about it. I'm trying to be gracious about it because I know they'll get used to it and stop eventually...I wonder if I'll miss it when it does stop. Maybe that's a 2 parter.

Do you ever find yourself wanting to dress younger than you really are now that you've lost all this weight? Michele

I thought of another question. Do you have problems knowing "how" to dress? I just don't know what "look" would be good for me. I always used to wear whatever fit -- sometimes I'd have a choice about color -- but never much choice about "style." Now I'm at a loss when I can wear so many different styles. I'm overwhelmed and intimidated. Someone suggested I star****ching "What not to wear" for tips -- and that does help. I feel like I need those guys to go shopping with me! I wonder if there are consultants out there you can hire! Anyone know of good resources to get tips for dressing for your body-type, skin tone, age, etc...?

Did you used to drive around, and around, and around the parking lot waiting for a spot close to the door to park? What about now? Do just park in the first open spot, or do you drive around looking for a closer one?

What's the best way to combat fatigue? That's my biggest struggle right now. Here's another one for the long-term people to answer: How long was it until you saw a thin person in the mirror? I still see the fat chick, even though I've lost 50 pounds.

How do you deal with people telling you that you have lost too much weight or that you are getting too skinny?? Okay..the purpose of weight loss surgery is to loose weight and to hopefully reach a normal bmi...I am really getting tired of ppl telling me that I have lost too much and that I need to stop...I dont want to be rude but at the same time I dont like hearing them say this to me either. Thanks