Getting negative feedback

Thanks, Jennifer.  Yeah - some people DO suck!

I can sum it up in one word.

Jealousy

No matter what we do in our lives to better ourselves, someone is always critical.  BLAH BLAH BLAH. 

Oh well.  I think you look fabulous.  The rest can go fly a kite.

Kel

Thanks, Kelly.  I really wi**** were jealousy, but I think it's impatience on their part. 

You are doing a wonderful job!  It is irritating, and wearing to have people make negative comments.  When you hear this garbage, take a minute to remind yourself about how far you hvae come, and how much better you feel.  You did the best thing for YOU!  And your tool is working for you.  It's a process.  No more people pleasing, this is about you!  It's harder to do, but when you get the negative, try to remind yourself of the positive comments you have recieved .  You are a beautiful woman,and don't you forget that!

Thanks, Christi.  I have spent most of my life trying to please others, but WLS is the one thing I did for me - and ONLY me.

Too bad there is no surgery to help people with ignorance! How rude! You are a beautiful woman and had great success. I say screw 'em!

Thanks, Kris.  Some days it's just hard to have the screw you attitude.

I do love Tracy's suggestion, I'm almost sorry I haven't had the chance to use it on anyone!  It's tactful, but *****y - defensive, without being offensive.  Indirectly scolds them for being insensitive.

My other thought would be to say - "Geeze, thanks for your support!  I appreciate it more than you know."  But the sarcasm there might be a bit too obvious...

Just be strong, don't let the negativity of others slow you down!  You WILL get the last laugh, Lois! 

Thanks, Darla.  I do like Tracy's suggestion the best.  Sooooo...will I finally get to meet you at PNC tonight???

              Well it certainly sounds like it!!!  YAY!!!!