Embarrassing Wal-mart Moment (Kinda long)

We are going on vacation next week and last night I went to Wal-mart to get some last minute things. Since everything I own is hanging off me, I decided to look at some shorts and shirts. Just for kicks and giggles, I went to the "regular size" section first and picked up some stuff and headed for the dressing room. Everything I tried on fit. Everything. THEN it hit me like a ton of bricks -- right there in the dressing room -- I would never have to wear Plus sizes again. And so I did what every former 335 pound woman would do. I cried. Like a baby. You know -- those loud, ugly sobs that come from your toes and you just can't stop them. After a minute or two, the Wal-mart lady comes and knocks on the door to see if I'm okay. And I opened the door, still with tears streaming down my face, and I have a bunch of t-shirts and tanks in my hands and I stammer and stutter and finally say, "THESE AREN'T PLUS SIZES." And I must have shocked her, because she looked at me, put her hand on my shoulder and said, "I can go get you some if you like." LOL. I just complete had a total breakdown for about 10 minutes before I could pull myself together. I told my hubs about it when I got home and as supportive as he is, he just didn't understand -- He's never been the 300 pound woman, you know? Anyway -- wanted to share with people would would "get it". Thanks for reading this far.

OMG Lisa, I started to cry just reading this. You are amazing, keep up the good work! Roni

Me too Roni!!! WTG Lisa ;) It is such a great feeling!!!!! Susan P.S Roni -- when I see you tonight I have more clothes! LOL

Thanks goodness, I need them bad See you tonight!

It is a great feeling, Susan. It's the first time in my adult life (and most of my teen life, too) that I've ever fit into the regular sizes. Thanks!

Hey Lisa, It is a big moment in our lives when we start seeing the weight come off. I know the other day I was at Walmart and I fit into 18 size shirt and now 22 size pants....I mean it's still big sizes but not as big as they were before 30/32 and outgrowing them!!! I am happy for you and I wish you all the best of luck for the future. Keep smiling Kelli

Thanks, Kelli! Way to go on your clothes size changing too! Geez -- in the beginning it felt like my sizes were never going to change. I had to see a loss of about 40 pounds before the sizes began to drop. Now, though, a loss of 10 pounds or so is another size downwards right now.

I so can't wait for the whole ten pounds equals one size down!!!! That's amazing Lisa!!!!!!!

That is great. You shouldn't be embarrassed. You should be so proud of yourself. Way to go. Karla 337/251/150

Thanks, Karla! My only embarrassment is that I broke down in PUBLIC, which is something I try never to do. LOL - I save the breakdowns for my husband.