I know I am just starting this wonderful journey...but today....a fat crappy moment happened. Our neighbors are getting their driveway re-done..and the workers working on it made fun of me in spanish. I know enough spanish to get "lady" "fat" etc........

This motivates me even more to try and get this done. I can't wait for my measely informational session next WEd.....I hope it's the start.....

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Snereb, I really think you missed my point! I was not making fun of the jerks, nor was I suggesting that the OP do so either. I was trying to couch the experience in a way that made it better for the OP...a reason, if you will, to feel a little better about it.

Push come to shove, every one of us has experienced some version of that, be it a funny look, sometimes rude comments, or whatever else. And a lot of the time, we aren't even aware of it because it is done behind our backs. Unfortunately for the OP it was in her face, even if the perpetrators didn't know it was.

So I tried ito lighten it up and put it behind the OP. The best revenge REALLY IS living well -- and if making light of it helps it recede into yesterday quickly, well, that's a good thing.

Several years ago as I was walking into a WW meeting a couple of idiots yelled out of their car "get your $$$ back is not working"! I gave them the finger but honestly was hurt,angry and disappointed. Later I laughed but to be honest every time I remember the incident it hurts. I'm glad I have my band and will loose this weight someday and feel good about myself and I hope those little bastards are as big as elephants by now:biggrin:.

OMG i cant believe you guys are having a pitty party because some guy called you FAT!!! Big deal you are doing something about it and are no longer going to be fat. I'm sure this isn't the first nor will it be that last time somebody calls you FAT get some tough skin girlie..Keep in mind that opinions are like assholes everybody has one and they usually stink..

I don't really get the replies about them doing driveways for a living having anything to do with their likelihood to make fun of people.

You can find mean-spirited people in any profession. Having worked in the medical field for years and years, even doctors and professionals (not all, only a select few) making fun of patients or other people. I think this has more to do with upbringing, environment and personality than profession.

Never let people get you down . . . when you are back to your normal self and sporting your new body, you can always give people like this the cold shoulder. I am sure they are the same kind of people that would probably make comments about some pretty girl walking along.

soocalchick.....I was just venting....I actually have pretty tough skin, but as I stated...I am just starting out in this journey...and reached out for some support on a rather crappy day. :thumbup:

We all have feelings no matter how tough we act .I can understand how it made you feel,I have been there myself when a snidey comment has been made..and yes can laugh it off at the time-but it still hurts like hell. Yes we have all made steps by getting the band,but untill we no longer feel selfconscious about our weight thoughtless comments will still touch a nerve. Good luck on your banding journey.

soocalchick.....I was just venting....I actually have pretty tough skin, but as I stated...I am just starting out in this journey...and reached out for some support on a rather crappy day.

Gotcha!! didnt mean to offend.. hope you have great success with the lapband..