Almost cried today

[carol9077 25]

I understand how you feel. I hate my arms and always asked where did they come from on my family genes. My arms are so big they do not look normal. I was sleeved November 29. 2 days later I had my husband to take pictures of me from different angles so I can track my progress. That was the first time I took pictures half cloths, so going to doctors to have my blood pressure checked was the same situation. Cuffs to small. Thank God we have a second chance. I understand your feelings.

[carol9077 25]

Correction I was sleeved October 29th

[built2livenotexist 119]

Oh, do I ever get it. This was a while back but I went to Cedar Point for my birthday with my now ex-husband and a couple of friends. We waited in a really long line and it took about an hour and a half for a ride that was brand new. I was nervous about fitting the belt but I just barely made it. I wasn't anticipating the over the head and shoulders mechanism not being able to latch securely and that two skinny young employees would come to j form me that I couldn't ride the ride. I had to get off in front of dozens of people and I was mortified.

I have a great many embarrassing fast lady moments but that's the worst.

Cheer up though; thaws days will soon be a thing of the past

[Julie norton 2,850]

As part of a discriminated group, I understand how comments really hurt...in any language.. In any country... In any place!!

Even after 24 years, I remember a doctor saying to me, after emergency

Surgery..."you're the fattest person I ever operated on"

Wow. Never saw that coming. I was about 260 then and to this day I cannot believe bedside manner can be no manners!!!! Needless to say, I never saw her again.

I bet there are a lot of these stories in this group. And everywhere ... Not being told because they hurt. Now being told because we are talking to people that understand.

[Diamond-Girl 3]

I completely understand.

I feel the same way trying to fit in average sized chairs.????

[della street 213]

@@Diamond-Girl I was going to "like" your comment, but that felt wrong -- just wanted to say, boy, do I know how you feel -- my orthopedist has tiny chairs so I wander around the office pretending to look at the paintings on the wall, praying they're not running more than a few minutes behind - (

[Diamond-Girl 3]

Thanks to all of you! This is the first time I have felt TRUE freedom in relaying my thoughts and emotions concerning my weight.

THANK YOU! ☺

[Diamond-Girl 3]

@@Diamond-Girl I was going to "like" your comment, but that felt wrong -- just wanted to say, boy, do I know how you feel -- my orthopedist has tiny chairs so I wander around the office pretending to look at the paintings on the wall, praying they're not running more than a few minutes behind - (

[Diamond-Girl 3]

Thank YOU Della for your kindness and understanding! ????

[della street 213]

@@Diamond-Girl You're more than welcome -- I'm quite sure we've all got horror stories that are so sad and humiliating, in fact, there's a thread on here something about 'the straw that broke the camel's back' for you to decide to get WLS -- one of my many 'straws' was when I went for a bone density scan -- and got taken to a side-room and told that their scan-machine only went up to 300 lbs and they wouldn't be able to do my scan - talk about humiliating! ( Anyway, hang in there!

Edited November 21, 2014 by della street

[Diamond-Girl 3]

@@Diamond-Girl You're more than welcome -- I'm quite sure we've all got horror stories that are so sad and humiliating, in fact, there's a thread on here something about 'the straw that broke the camel's back' for you to decide to get WLS -- one of my many 'straws' was when I went for a bone density scan -- and got taken to a side-room and told that their scan-machine only went up to 300 lbs and they wouldn't be able to do my scan - talk about humiliating! ( Anyway, hang in there!

[Diamond-Girl 3]

People can be inhumane????

Sorry you have been subjected to such ignorance Della.