Messages By: suzanna1060

Hi, after watching the show today I became very concerned.  I am 46 yrs old.  I was in an auto accident in my late teens which caused serious damage to my lower extremities.  Yes I can walk, and I thank God for all my blessings everyday.  I started an excersize program in March 2006, thinking that this would keep me healthy and hopefully I would shed a few pounds.  Well, about a month into it I had serious difficulties in my back and now a yr later I am facing back surgery.  I am about 250 lbs now, and 5'8"  I have always been a large women, and even a teenager.  I am told that I carry my weight quite well, and I am still pleasing to look at.  But, the worry is that I will gain much more weight with my back surgery and not being able to do the things I enjoy doing, dancing, walking, hiking etc...  With my recent weight gain I have already noticed the  tension in my joints, such as my knees, ankles and feet which were already damaged.  I have gone to weight watchers and tried several things to lose the pounds.  Money usually is the problem with most of these diets.  I mentioned Lapband to my doctor last month and he seemed to think I wasn't big enough.  All fine, but I need to do something.  I understand where the guests were today on the show.  When you have any type of injury and are in chronic pain its difficult...advice would be so much appreciated.  Thank you and have a blessed day.

It was awful to see that young lady, being treated that way.  I would like to know why she/mom was allowed to have her back.  It could be that she got some help in the house but still..a single mom putting all responsibilities on her child is repulsive.  I did post, my post was;   I need some help!   I also am a single mom of a 10 yr old boy.  I couldn't imagine making him do anything besides being a kid, with little responsibility.

Dearest Dr. Phil and Others,

I am quite anxious to see the show on Monday because I have been angry for a very long time.  My anger I believe stems from the fact that I was hit by a car as a pedestrian and left on the side of the road like trash.  My parents and siblings have never treated me as an equal...and as a person with any intellect in her corner.  Even as I remember my years in school I would raise my hand and wouldn't be called on.  I feel like I should be heard, and in most cases listened to.  As a result of being ignored or disgarded I have very low self esteem.  I even think it is funny sometimes, when I am not listened to and people have made the opposite decisions.

I have decided to go to counseling because recently I have noticed that I get very angry when I see someone being (I hate this term) but stupid in their behavior.  I have also, felt that I could use physical harm on another person or myself.

Bottomline is that I am so looking forward to hear what Bishop Jakes and you have to say about starting anew and being content with our lives, regardless of the hands we have been dealt.