jennrus 176 Posted October 17, 2012 Having been heavy most of my life it upsets me to admit this but the thinner I get, the nicer people are to me. I just left a gas station where I hot a coffee. A young man let me cut him and an old guy got the door for me. Like I said, it is sad to me. I was invisible before. 2 ProudGrammy and Pookeyism reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted October 17, 2012 You sound just like me! I say I was invisible before, too! I'm amazed at the people who respond positively to me now. It's amazing and sad at the same time, isn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ima Loser 197 Posted October 17, 2012 I don't know how familiar any of you are with the show Real Housewives of NJ but one of the women from the show, Melissa Gorga put of a fat suit and walked around Times Square in NYC for an interview on ET. Melissa who has an outstanding figure normally even admitted how mean people were to her when she was in her fat suit. She had rude comments made to her, doors slammed in her face, it was really eye opening to her. I am not sure what the policy is for posting links on here but if you just google MElissa Gorga fat suit the stories and YouTube videos will come up and you can see for yourself. 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lessofmeismore 1,405 Posted October 17, 2012 I agree!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Traci J. 207 Posted October 17, 2012 That just shows how judgemental people truly are. I was thin until I hit 30, then it all went down hill. But even at my smallest I NEVER treated anyone badly due to their weight, maybe because I had a 350 lbs. aunt (who is now 150 after her RNY). All I can say is what comes around goes around and those people will have their own heartache eventually. 1 TamaraS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiniMo 41 Posted October 17, 2012 Being overweight is nothing to be ashamed of, it happens, and sometimes its out of your control. My mother always told me to hold my head up high and demand respect no matter your size. I always make eye contact, smile, and show my thoughts and emotions on my face when I am in public. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivi04 1 Posted October 17, 2012 I'm 26 and about 3 and a half years ago I weighed about 180 and I looked so thin, it was weird. I'm 5'5 but I guess I have heavy bones? I don't know but I got pregnant and it's been 2 years and I'm at the heaviest I've ever been. I'm at 260 and although I still don't look huuuuge my blood pressure is out of control!!! I remember how nice ppl used to be towards me just 3 years ago. There is def. a huge change. Hopefully my operation next month goes good!!! :: fingers crossed:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites