I just have to vent....

Yesterday after work I called my hubby crying. I was so upset because for the first time in a couple of months I had to ride the bus to get my car. Here at UVa- the parking is horrible and they have us park offsite and then bus us in. Well my car pool person went on vacation and I had to ride the bus. No one would sit with me. There was room, or at least I thought there was and people were standing rather than sitting with me. So it was either that I smelled or it was because I'm fat...or both.....so I called my hubby and he said not to worry because this would hopefully be one of the last times I would feel this way. He told me that after I get the surgery that I would start losing the weight. I reminded him that I haven't been approved for the surgery and he said to think positive!! What a hubby I have!! He made me feel some better, but I still can't get over some people. Maybe they thought they would squish me and didn't want to hurt me....or maybe they have a fatphobia....who knows....but I was crying. I'm hoping that next week will bring an approval for the surgery. I have my last appointment for a dr supervised diet, then they can submit to insurance!! Keep all your fingers and toes and everything else crossed. I never want to feel that way again.

Hugs to you Lori. I'm so sorry that you felt that way. Your hubby sounds like great support for you. Here's hoping you get approval soon.

Lori sorry to here this has happened to you and that you were made feel like this, I have been there so I totally relate to where you were. But I aplaud that hubby of your you give him a big hug. Hes a winner. Where you at  do you need a ride to your car today Ill come get you if you like, you just tell me where to come pick you up. I dont want you to feel like that again. Or you get on that bus and you be like me  ask those idots whats wrong w/ the seat beside ya embarass there a--es I would say hey you  whats wrong  smell your arm pits and say do I stink or something do you think your skinny a-- is to good to sit down here beside me??? Oh heck yea I would  and Id say it so the whole bus heard it. SHow them your proud of who you are and there not going to make fun of you or make you feel any less of a person. You are JUST AS GOOD if NOT BETTER than there a--es. You show them.. Love ya girl..... let me know if you need a ride. Im done now lol...

Well not a nice way to end your day.  Hopefully things will be better.  It is a shame that people can't see the beauty of others that is on the inside and instead focus on the outside.  Definitely give that hubby a big hug for his marvelous support.  Keep thinking positively.  Hope you have a better day today.

Sweetie your hubs sounds WONDERFUL & supportive and I have to agree with him THINK POSITIVE! You are being tested as we all have and you are stronger than you think. I tell you what someone who I MISS once told me a little something that I will NEVER forget for the rest of my life. When I get down and I mean good and low I seriously go to my mirror and read this piece of paper I've had taped there for several months now. I'm sharing it with you and hope others read this too and I hope you will do this...I even carry a copy with me in my wallet for those moments when I need some love and encouragement.  Do me (well, ultimately, you!) a small favor? Swap out that 'wanna' with 'am' beautiful - cuz you ARE - and your beautiful buggas reflect that - they came from you! Write it down. Put it on your mirror. Heck, stand your butt in front of that mirror until you find five things you can point at and say, "I like how my ______ is ______" or "I like my ______ because...". Change the language now, and your mind will follow soon after. "If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, I know I can achieve it." The above has had a tremendous impact on me and my life. Its thanks to Kathie who isn't on here anymore but thanks to her this has stuck with me. So, give it a try! No more tears unless they are of happiness! You have us to support you as well! Take care!

Hey - I always looked at the positive side of that situation.  I'd rather have a seat to myself and be comfortable than to sit with a stranger and be crushed!! I'm not much on small talk and that ride with a 2nd person in the seat could be really loooong.

You do have a point...lol

I love this------------> "If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, I know I can achieve it."............We all need to live by this... thank you all for your support and no Prissy, I don't need you to come and get me I appreciate it though- more than you know! My hubby is coming to get me today.

Lori, sweetie, please keep this in mind... WE love you!  Your hubby loves you (obviously)!!!  More importantly, YOU love you!!!.  As for those shallow, narrow-minded, rude, apparently raised-by-wolves a**holes...F 'em!!!  They are NOTHING in your life, unless you choose to let them in.  I think my favorite nasty comeback has always been this one: I may be fat but you're ugly & I can lose weight!!! So there!!!  (make raspberry noise)  Childish?  Yes.  But so what!

I may be fat but you're ugly & I can lose weight!!! Ann, I said a much similar statement to a 19 y/o then girlfriend of my ex-hubby. She said to me You're Fat, to which I replied Yes I may be fat, but I can keep my clothes on!!!!