Re: Be happy for me, not jealous! To Joyce

[Guest guest]

Joyce,

It breaks my heart to hear of your experiences with some of your family

members. I know it must hurt to not get the support you need from the people

you

love. My advice is to surround yourself with positive people and those who

understand what you are going through. You can never control what others think,

do or say and your family may not be equipped to give you what you need.

Perhaps keep your distance temporarily from those who do not support you as you

build up your own strength. You have nothing to prove to anyone. You are doing

this for yourself and your own personal happiness. I wish you well, my friend.

Patti T.

SMDC, Duluth, MN

Dr. Jon Krook

Pre-op Lap RNY

2/3/2004

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[Guest guest]

Joyce,

It breaks my heart to hear of your experiences with some of your family

members. I know it must hurt to not get the support you need from the people

you

love. My advice is to surround yourself with positive people and those who

understand what you are going through. You can never control what others think,

do or say and your family may not be equipped to give you what you need.

Perhaps keep your distance temporarily from those who do not support you as you

build up your own strength. You have nothing to prove to anyone. You are doing

this for yourself and your own personal happiness. I wish you well, my friend.

Patti T.

SMDC, Duluth, MN

Dr. Jon Krook

Pre-op Lap RNY

2/3/2004

308/140