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I am now at 289 lbs... Started my journey in March(either that or April) at 354 lbs. Had the surgery at 334 lbs...so thats a total weight loss in less then a year of 65 lbs. I am extatic to say the least. Only thing that ruined my joy yesterday at the gym of finding out I had lost more weight was when a mother and a daughter(daughter was about 14 maybe..mother not skinny) were laughing at me. My mom nearly attacked and glared at them till they stopped. Hurt my feelings a lil. Melli

Mellisa ... Congratulations on the loss ... And as to the people that stared at you .. STARE BACK .. !! and if it keeps up .. lean over and tell them .. " Hey you never seen a butterfly born ???" They will look at you like you are crazy .. but who cares ... you have to let this type of discrimination go right over you .. I know it is hard to do .. but remember that no one on this earth is perfect .. no one .. and hold your head up and be proud of what you have accomplished .. Best to you on your journey .. Natalie

Melissa, You are doing a fantastic job on your journey! We started from almost the same weight at surgery and you will be amazed at the changes that are heading your way! And as far as those people (gym) are concerned, just smile, smile, smile. Because no matter what they have to say you know that you are doing what's best for you! It still hurts, but we can't control other peoples actions, only our own! Here's to your continued sucess on your journey!

Melli, congratulations on your weight loss to date!! You are doing so well! I know it hurts when other people stare and make comments but don't let that get you down - you will lose more weight and the same ignorant people will be amazed at what you have done and think you did it through the gym exercises!! And that 14 year old girl may be overweight some day and will maybe feel bad about laughing at you!! Don't let anyone deter you from your goal - you are so worth it!!! Keep going to the gym and don't lose sight of the healthier you that is already happening!! Jackie

Melli, Woooohoooo you go girlfriend!!! You are doing so awesome!! Please just let people like that just slide right off your back. I know it is hard to do but obviously that mother is not teaching her daughter to be the kind and caring person you are. Big ((((hugs)))) Anna 270/239/132