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Hey we all have our struggles. I'll trade your gas for a few of my shots of insulin - want to trade

I'd have to say definitely not. I did that during my pregnancy with the twins (I was Gestational Diabetic) and even though I got used to being a human pincushion* it was a hassle. *injections=insulin before meals and at night, Lovenox twice daily, progesterone injections once a week and countless finger pokes (not to mention infertility treatment in the form of injectible medication). I'll stick with the tooting thankyouverymuch. Chele

Thought so. So you know what it's like. But do you have a dog? You can always blame the tooting on the dog, they can's say it wasn't so

No dog, but maybe my cat can take the blame. Chele

I can relate to everything you wrote. Every time I have one of those attacks after viewing pictures I remind myself this procedure was about health not looks. When did I become so vain? Who'd have ever thought I'd be going to the tanning bed, highlighting my hair, having manicures & pedicures, buying the stores out. I feel good about me, now if those darn pictures would quit lying....grin. Have a good day!

I agree with Pat. Every now and then I have to remind myself that I am 57 years old and I really do look better than many women my age. Sometimes I freakin HATE cameras.........................

hey Laurie ... you DEFINITELY are not alone ... I've lost about 160 pounds, and don't see a difference. I look at pictures now and then, and it is really disheartening. I feel like I haven't accomplished a thing. "Thick" is a good descriptor. Karyn

I can relate, too, Laurie! I used to pick apart my pictures because all I saw was fat. Now even though I don't see "fat" like it used to be, I see that my face looks bad or saggy, and I don't like the way my hair looks, or my thighs are still too big, or whatever! I just have never liked myself in pictures, and it hasn't changed all that much I guess. I don't think I look too bad in the mirror after I've dressed, but I would like to stop picking myself apart too! LOL Remember not to stand next to gorgeous 17 year-olds! Carlita

Hey Laurie (nice name, I really like the spelling too) So I used to feel the same way too... seems like all I saw was my huge panni.... I had the ps and tt... it has really made a difference in my body AND my perception of my body!! I feel thin, I look thin and I am probably spending too much time in the office bathroom admiring myself in the mirror, posing different ways just to see how cute my tummy is.... I know that sounds vain for a 50 year old grandma, but I have always been fat... I rememebr in gym class back in jr. high how different my body looked than the other girls, and how I always tried to hide my gut by wearing long shirts and sweaters... I don't have to do that anymore.. and it is so liberating to feel normal...... Just my story... may not be true for others, but really, the ps helped me out a lot!!! I feel normal, and I know I look normal too.... Good luck to you, and you have been so successful.... please don't concentrate on what's wrong..... seek your own beauty!!! Laurie - minus 186 lbs!!

Yeah I hate it when my panni skin falls out my underwear leg holes....Can't wear the pretty stuff. Victoria Secret will remain a secret. I hate the second set of "side" boobs too. Oh and don't get me started on my double arms. Sheesh I'm a wobbly deflated mess (or is that mass?). Still on a good day with the lighting just right and my body covered up....I can dream. Hey, I'm nearly 53 so I guess I shouldn't expect miracles. I think I still look a lot younger than many women my age....I'll know for sure at my 35th year class reunion in August *evil grin* Pat