Newbie Hugs and Greetings!!

Thanks! I'll have to try it!!! How's everyone today???

Hi Sandra, I'm also new to all the boards, this is the first time I have been to this one actually.  I am at a crossroads in my life and I have to make some hard choices about how I want to live.....because if I don't start taking care of myself now, I might not have the ability to later.  I have been considering WLS but I keep thinking if I am determined enough I can lose w/o surgery. My husband and I was going for a walk (hike) today and we happened upon a natural fat man's squeeze and I wouldn't fit.  I have been married to him for 24 years, have two children together but I was still so embarrassed.  Of course he knows I'm trying to lose weight but still when you have to admit it to your spouse then you have to admit it to yourself.  I would also like to be part of a support group, some days I just need someone to encourage me.

Welcome to the boards! I know all about those embarrassing moments.  Last year I cried probably for a week over one.  Roller coaster...*sigh* so embarrassing having to get off in front of a million people and I was hoping my friend would get off to just to support me but she didnt then she went and told everyone about it, that hurt. We've all been in situations we don't like and we are here to support you! So keep coming in and we can all do it! Good luck on your journey to the new you! Feel free to ask anything in here you can even be goofy. It's fun in here!  ---Christa 

I haven't tried riding roller coasters in years but the last time I did ride one I couldn't get the bar over my chest to latch.  I felt so embarrassed immediately. I felt like everyone was watching me, but I did finally let all of my air out and got it to latch.  I don't know if anyone saw me or not. I almost passed out by the end of the ride from barely being able to breathe.  Almost pathetic what we do to avoid embarrasment. What's more pathetic is the lack of sympathy from those who are skinny and think we should just stop overeating..And probably more pathetic than that is me calling them pathetic because I'm jealous and won't accept that they don't understand what it's like to be me.... Wow, how's that for irony!

Hi Guys! That is one thing I miss so much ....going on amusement park rides... especially the roller coasters...Christa, I had one of those terrible moments too when I had to get off...it sucked royally! so embarrasing!!!

Maybe we can all meet up and go to Cedar Point  in Sandusky, Ohio and spend a day riding coasters and eating hot dogs when we reach our goals!