shellyd88

Thank you everyone for the support I too had that photograph moment when I really saw myself as others do and was in total shock I hope to succeed on this path I know I have such a long road ahead

Hi I would just like to say pls don't be discouraged from trying to get healthy I'm just starting my journey with this process and u are fabulous being overweight doesn't make u a fat slob or any of those stereotypes we all want to feel confident and attractive so keep doing your nails and hair and dressing nice as u always have and keep putting one foot in front of the other and moving forward you will be even more fabulous good luck!

Hello maybe someone could help me? I'm a bit confused on how to use this app how on earth do u post a story or questions? I see where it says tell your story I just can't figure out how to do it I'd appreciate any tips or advice thanks!

Hi I'm new to this site and just getting started on this journey I've been reading the posts and have found info I wouldn't have thought to ask and so much support it's really such a relief to know there's a place to go where people understand what goes on and to be able to ask questions so it's very much appreciated

Hello everyone I'm new to this site I have my first appt with my surgical center on the 12th to get started reading the posts have been helpful and encouraging I'm a bit anxious I really want this but I've had had so many humiliating interactions with drs no matter your issues all they want to discuss is weight haven't been able to be treated for other things because of it it's as if u don't deserve care if your fat or dignity or even a little respect I'm in buffalo ny anyone has any tips or recommendations feel free to reply I'd sure appreciate it how do the drs and staff treat people generally at these places is it an awful experience? When I went to the seminar one of the dr said something I felt was very condescending he stated that if we have this surgery we can "once again be productive members of society" I thought what the ****? We arent productive cuz we are fat? We have jobs lives responsibilitys Hobbies hopes and dreams I'm not telling ppl that I'm even doing this don't want their opinions or comments I told my very best friend for 20 years and she gave me the silent treatment for two weeks and told me after that she doesn't agree with this decision and I'm not to bring it up with her at all she doesn't want to discuss it or hear about it as it "upsets her" I have a feeling when she figures out I've done it she will cut me out of her life it's so very painful I feel all alone I have no support except my husband lots of friends I had over the years have dropped me because of my wieght slowly I was just left out of things invitations stopped coming and invitations extended went unanswered finally one person told me I was disgusting and embarrassing apparently they don't want to be seen out with me or have me sit on their furniture I've gotten this from my sister too it's an awful feeling don't know how to deal so here I am making this decision to try and get healthy my job has even been threatened Ok thanks for listening and good luck to anyone else starting the journey

Hi thank you so much it's nice to feel encouraged instead of judged we have the wedding story in common same thing here I wasn't allowed to be in any of the photos either I'm sure hoping this will help me turn things around health wise and that I can get thru another session with a dr without being made to feel worthless I'm grateful to have found this site it's full of encouragement and info I wouldn't have known to ask about I hope to maybe make some friends too so nice to meet u so to speak !

Hello I'm from buffalo too I'm going to the same place u are I'm supposed to be with dr posner I have my initial appt sept 12 I've been gathering paperwork from drs and dealing with insur hope to have surgery soon if u need to vent just chat whatever I'm here for support good luck to u my name is Michele

Hi thank you so much for the support I sure appreciate it I'm looking forward to the changes this will hopefully bring and to making new friends