botchy

I really appreciate all the replies you guys. It definately helps to hearr that I'm not the only one. I think I have some good ideas on what direction to take my attitude. Sometimes you just need perspective right? Especially well put bridgetgirl! Thanks so much!

bridgetgirl

Glad I could help sugar pea... take care of your bad self hot mama!

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

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What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

Christina

I don't think so Botchy.. I don't think we are ever really happy with ourselves. I don't know if it stems from our self esteem issues that we had for so many years.. feeling less because we were treated like less?? I don't know what the deal is. You'd think we'd be happy losing a lot of weight and getting into sizes we only dreamed about in the past. I know I am happy with myself. However, I am not happy at the fact that I have to be on pain medication for my back because of my breasts and deal with sores and rashes from the extra skin. I don't like that. Otherwise, I must admit I am pretty darn happy. I love my long lengthy scar as it is a daily reminder of where I came from, how great I am doing, and where I never want to return to.

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

"There's nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Miller Hemingway

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford

LizardQueen

I am proud of you and I don't even know you! You are an inspiration! You know why we aren't ever happy? It's the media! Every girl on T.V. or in the movies is a perfect size 2, flat tummy, perky breasts, no stretch marks or scars. We are taught from an early age that we are suppose to look like Barbie or some movie star. It's really ashame! We need to teach our daughters and sons to be happy with themselves! Be healthy and feel good about who you are for every scar and imperfection! The world would be very boring if we were all same! Just my insane ramblings!