theoldmusicbox 399 Posted October 21, 2012 so, here's the deal. I work with kids in my church and have for years. I started at 5'6" and 373 pounds. So far I've dropped 142 pounds and am down to 231. Today, after service there was a boy around 7 years old that I've known for most of his life. He was just staring at me, so I went over to talk to him. He got this great big smile and said "Dude, you used to be REALLY FAT, but now you're just a little bit fat"..... I don't know what was funnier. His completely honest heartfelt compliment, or the look of absolute mortification on the face of his older sister as she tried to correct his 'tact'. But, that totally made my whole day. Anybody else have a good, fun/awkward compliment story to share? 11 Smiley79, Kentucky Girl, xavtay2 and 8 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delena2/11 59 Posted October 22, 2012 That is great! Kids are so honest. You took it great too, not being offended. I am preop and can't wait for this to happen to me. I do have a funny "complement" that my niece shared with me. She went into a gas station and the clerk looked at her and said, "you have some beautiful big calves!" What do you say to that?! lol 1 theoldmusicbox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealMeIsHere! 863 Posted October 22, 2012 wonderful complement!! I think his 'tact' was just fine, he told you, honestly, that he sees a BIG improvement!! Us adults could learn a lesson from him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.R. sleever 3,386 Posted October 22, 2012 That's great, and here soon you won't even be a little bit fat. 1 theoldmusicbox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fyre_storm 1,412 Posted October 22, 2012 The worse complement I get is you have a handsome face.... Lol what about the rest of me?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie713 423 Posted October 22, 2012 fyre_storm....interestingly enough, most people show their weight loss in their face and neck first...so if you do embark on this journey...just imagine the compliments!! You have such a slim handsome face!! 1 theoldmusicbox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandalyons83 46 Posted October 23, 2012 I had one of these today too! I told my son I went to the hospital for my pre op today and his response was "but mom. You still look the same". Lol. I guess he thinks I am magically going to come out of the hospital skinny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SummerMarie 89 Posted October 23, 2012 I had my surgery Sept 20th and I have s friend for the first 2 weeks would text me to see how much weight I lost. Then I told her and she said oh don't worry it will come off... I was down 24lbs in 2 weeks! Why would I worry?? I'm currently down 35 and am still not worried ! Lol 1 theoldmusicbox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites