"It's easy for people who are naturally skinny like you are'...!

[lellow 1,713]

That's what a saleslady at a clothes shop told me today!!!! ROFLMAO!!!!

I tried on a top and when I went to pay for it, I saw that it was stained. It was the only one left in that size but I really needed a top for work so just grabbed a similar one off a near shelf as it was the same size as the one I tried on.

The (IMO, only very slightly plump) saleslady asked if I wanted to check if it fit and, because I had my hubby and baby waiting for me outside, I said 'no thanks, I'm pretty sure that's my size', to which she then said 'well, it's easy for people who are naturally skinny like you are to know what fits you. Everything looks good on thin people'!!!

I didn't know whether to laugh hysterically or hug her. In the end, I told her about the lapband and that there is no way on god's green earth that I could be described at 'naturally skinny'. She then remarked that she thought weight loss surgery patients all ended up looking like prunes with all the loose skin, but I looked marvellous (said in wide-eyed surprise, mind you!)

So as far as NSVs go, I think that was my best one yet!

Edited January 15, 2009 by lellow

[kgloverii 0]

Isn't that awesome when people assume... LOL. I had some lady tell me "I wouldn't undertstand" what it was like to have a shirt not fit (she was returning a 2x at the store I work at). I was shocked... Go YOU on that AWESOME NSV!

[gingerbug 3]

I think I would have laid down on the floor and wept with joy. I am not kidding. that is AWESOME!!

[heartfire 4]

THAT is so COOL!!!!!

WTG, Lellow!!!

[Jachut 487]

Lol, that's funny. I've been told how come I dont look all wrinkled and sick before too.

I think that's one of the best things about the band to be honest - the slower weight loss and absorption of what you're eating prevents that.

[lellow 1,713]

I think I would have laid down on the floor and wept with joy.

Lol! I think I was too shocked to process it properly at the time, but later when I told my DH about it, I have to admit to getting a bit emotional about it. :wink:

Also made me feel a little better about what I considered to be my massive upper arm 'wings' and horribly melted-looking tummy, because I obviously am a far worse critic of myself than others are of me!

[mansaw 0]

that is so awesome!!! Excellent NSV!

[krtork 0]

That is so great! What an awesome NSV!

[Roheryn 0]

That is so cool Lellow!!