Anxious and depressed

For the first time, I have finally heard about the bad things that a former friend (and was a bridesmaid in my wedding) said about me. She was asked at work the other day if she was pictured in the newspaper. Her and I do the same kind of work but, she works at a different agency. She replied, "well, did the person in the picture take up the whole shot? Because if so, it was Jennifer". She went on to say I am morbidly obese (like I didn't already know that) and that it was "pretty digusting". She kept going on and on about how fat I am. It really hurt to hear that. She lost about 70 lbs about a year ago and works out like a maniac. I don't know if she talks s*** about all people who are struggling with their weight or if it is just me.

I saw her at a social function yesterday and she would not look at me. We haven't been on good terms for about a year now but, hearing that she is telling co-workers how "digusting" I am really ****** me off. Sorry for having to vent but, I felt so depressed since I was told about her announcement of how fat I am. It makes me wonder if anyone else looks at me and is thinking the same thing, or worse, talking about it to everyone around them.

On a brighter note, I did my last supervised diet follow-up today and my paperwork should be submitted to my insurance by tomorrow. I pray that I get an approval quickly. Thanks for listening.

 What a *****! (pardon my French/no offense)  Do you know what, Doll?...  What goes around, comes around.  I bet if you scratched a little off the surface, you'd see how unhappy and lonely she is.  People who talk like that are only trying to detract attention from their own messed up lives.  

Sometimes it sucks to be the "better person."  But in the end, people see who has compassion and depth.  She is shallow and stupid.  Try not to be bothered by her.  

*Hugs and loves from me to you.

 Oh, Honey!!!  I just checked out your profile and no wonder she is jealous!  You are gorgeous!!!  And your husband is a stud, too!

Oh, thank you so much. That was really sweet of you to say. It really does make me feel better. And, I added you as a friend. Stay in touch!

 Most definitely!  I can't believe I'm going in tomorrow, but I am...  I will do my best to share my experience.

And I meant every word.  I'd bet money she is jealous of you.  

Thank you again! She is the type of person that demands attention constantly and always feels like she needs everyone's approval. You know, the kind of person that has to post EVERYTHING going on in her life every minute of everyday on facebook. By the way, she deleted me as a "friend" on there....good riddings!

Are you going in for your surgery tomorrow? Wow! You are in my prayers. Take care and look forward to talking to you soon!

Don't even worry about the people that feel the need to be so damn rude. Remember we can lose weight however we choose but they couldn't gain a personality if thiers lives depended on it. If she wants to ignore you then thats her loss.

Im also waiting for approval!
Good Luck and stay positive.

Good luck on your approval as well! It is so nerve racking waiting and hoping. Please let us know when you find out! Oh, and I love your profile pic/avatar! It cracks me up!

Wow, that would be really hurtful especially coming from a former friend...especially coming from a former friend who also understands what it is like to struggle with obesity! Geez...she sounds like a complete jerk.

How did you hear these comments btw? Just curious...

Anyway, so sorry these comments were said. Here's hoping your approval comes through quickly and this event only fuels your fire to kick some ass with your VSG.

Best of luck,
Lindsey

My best friend told me that she had been told by others that still work in that agency about the things that the b**** had said about me. I had to pull it out of my best friend because she knew it would hurt my feelings. It hurts to know someone would say that about you but, I am glad to know exactly how heartless she is now.

I have friends that love and support me, which I am so thankful for. I am also so thankful for you guys. I don't know what I would do without the wonderful people in this forum lifting me up when I feel down.

~ Jen