Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 - I know exactally how you felt in the pta situation with this one woman, i have a woman like that but she is not around me anymore.................she got suspended from the work place right before i had my surgery so i dont have to deal with her anymore, i have a sister in law who i sort of think feels like this and when i am around her which is very little i just keep my distance speak the minimal and enjoy everything and everyone else......................what is good is that we know we can stand up for what we want and what we feel is right................its a good feeling colleen Junior wrote: You know Sue, I requested leave so I could have the surgery too and so I had to tell my supervisor. And so he told other people and so on and so on... Well, people had their 2 cents to offer which isn't anything to me. One woman even told me that I was doing the weak way. Which I responded, that I was quite strong to endure a major surgery. I have lost 62 lbs since my surgery. I went from a 26 to an 18/20. I was at a PTA meeting and that same woman came over to sit with me. Several PTA members were complimenting me on my weight loss and she announced that I had "The Surgery". I said, "Yes, I did and I am so happy that I made the right choice." I did a twirl and asked, "Don't ya'll think I look great?" at which time, several members agreed with smiles. I sat down and that lady was going to sit down and I gritted my teeth and said, "Don't sit there. Sit somewhere else or I will go off on you publically." She quietly stood up and played it off. She sat somewhere else. My friend told me that I was being mean. I told her that I didn't wish to have my space and my happiness compromised. I can do that. When I was bigger, I felt that I had to be the nice woman and my confidence was low. I wouldn't have stood up for myself 62 pounds ago. Today, I will stand up. I don't wish for people to step all over me. I am a very personable person and I don't like confrontation but I just hate to hear people give me their weightloss advice. Especially when they are not overweight. I cut my hair and I am wearing new clothes (bought a few), even bought me some jewelry in Belgium. I bought a van too. I feel so good about me and I dont know why I waited 2 years to make the decision. I guess I was afraid of the change but I am not anymore. I am only 39 and I began to look 50. That is a shame. Sue, don't allow anyone to make you feel bad about you. Be strong and have faith that all will be great for you. I will have to post pictures soon. I am almost at a point where I can run again. Life is grand. Take care. Junior Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 - I know exactally how you felt in the pta situation with this one woman, i have a woman like that but she is not around me anymore.................she got suspended from the work place right before i had my surgery so i dont have to deal with her anymore, i have a sister in law who i sort of think feels like this and when i am around her which is very little i just keep my distance speak the minimal and enjoy everything and everyone else......................what is good is that we know we can stand up for what we want and what we feel is right................its a good feeling colleen Junior wrote: You know Sue, I requested leave so I could have the surgery too and so I had to tell my supervisor. And so he told other people and so on and so on... Well, people had their 2 cents to offer which isn't anything to me. One woman even told me that I was doing the weak way. Which I responded, that I was quite strong to endure a major surgery. I have lost 62 lbs since my surgery. I went from a 26 to an 18/20. I was at a PTA meeting and that same woman came over to sit with me. Several PTA members were complimenting me on my weight loss and she announced that I had "The Surgery". I said, "Yes, I did and I am so happy that I made the right choice." I did a twirl and asked, "Don't ya'll think I look great?" at which time, several members agreed with smiles. I sat down and that lady was going to sit down and I gritted my teeth and said, "Don't sit there. Sit somewhere else or I will go off on you publically." She quietly stood up and played it off. She sat somewhere else. My friend told me that I was being mean. I told her that I didn't wish to have my space and my happiness compromised. I can do that. When I was bigger, I felt that I had to be the nice woman and my confidence was low. I wouldn't have stood up for myself 62 pounds ago. Today, I will stand up. I don't wish for people to step all over me. I am a very personable person and I don't like confrontation but I just hate to hear people give me their weightloss advice. Especially when they are not overweight. I cut my hair and I am wearing new clothes (bought a few), even bought me some jewelry in Belgium. I bought a van too. I feel so good about me and I dont know why I waited 2 years to make the decision. I guess I was afraid of the change but I am not anymore. I am only 39 and I began to look 50. That is a shame. Sue, don't allow anyone to make you feel bad about you. Be strong and have faith that all will be great for you. I will have to post pictures soon. I am almost at a point where I can run again. Life is grand. Take care. Junior Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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