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It has been three weeks since my neck and face lift.  I am so happy with the out come.  For the first time in my life, I feel attractive.  This is not a brag.  This is really the truth.  The way that I USE to feel was unattractive and fat.  This is actually hard to set here and write, but the truth is the truth.  I know we are not suppose to judge people on the outer appearance, but we do.  We have ALL been judged by our appearance all our lifes by friends, family members, kids. strangers and the people on the airplane with the fear in thier eyes that we are going to set next to them. I remember one time while I was at my heaviest, I was sizing a childs foot and he said why are you so fat.  I thought WOW!! That hurt like hell!  My reply to him was thats a good question.  His mothers reply was don't ask people about thier disabilities.  I finished up and went in the back and actually cried.  I then realized how people viewed me, not all people, but alot of them. Now people actually "check " you out, flirt with you, hit on you and ask you out.  I have to admit that it is fun and nice to experience this, but I have to wonder what they would do if they saw my before picture.  I just want to always remember where I have come from and never go back, but also to be compassionate, supportive and most importantly, a friend to those who have not or may not take the journey we have chosen.  I am not sure why I am pouring out my guts on this subject, but somebody must need to read it.  We are all here on this board for support and I thank God for everyone on here.  Thanks for listening!