High School Reunion
201 pounds lost since surgery!! And I'm 2 1/2 inches taller too!!
And YES I still eat Carbs and Fats but I know what portion control is!!
Surgery Date: 6/5/07
I haven't had my reunion yet, it is this summer but I get the nervousness. I was never invited to a dance or the prom. I never had any dates and kids made fun of me too. I think you should just be yourself. Get ready to hear the "OMG's" and the possible nice way you are treated compared to how you were treated. Maybe you can be the "nice skinny *****"...lol! Please let us know how it went! Good luck and enjoy yourself! Connie
on 4/10/11 12:57 pm
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on 4/10/11 9:39 pm
Dress in something that makes you feel glamorous and also very comfortable. You want to feel great and also to fit in. Carry some pictures of your family and pets, but don't make a big deal out of them. Mostly be interested in the activities that are planned, try to spend lots of time on the dance floor, and take an interest in and complement other people.
Try to move around, smile and say Hi to as many people as possible. I want people to remember how nice the reunion was. I do my best to connect with people, take an interest in them and make the event enjoyable for everyone.
I found that the jealousy, cliques, old baggage and drama from high school fades away with time. Everyone seems genuinely happy to see each other, talk about old times and hear about each other's lives.
The last reunion I went to was the first one where folks saw me after my weight loss. I wore a dress that made me feel beautiful, had my hair and nails done, and found some fabulous shoes to wear. I tried to talk to everyone, laughed a lot, danced with anyone that wanted to dance - and sometimes danced by myself - and I had a great time.
You see, I'm the youngest of four kids. My brother and one sister have died. So, in addition to my reunions, I also go to theirs in their honor (We grew up in a small town, so I knew their class mates). It's so sad to see how many people don't get to attend their reunions...
Just go enjoy yourself and celebrate life!
Ev