It's the little things that a SMO experiences.............

Hi everyone, Hopefully you are having a great week!! Do you remember or know how the little things either make your day or can ruin it in a heartbeat??????? Someone could do/say something to you and there it is. Well here is my little things.... Me and hubby went out to dinner on Sunday to celebrate our anniversary at a nice resturaunt, just me and him. We walk in and the lady standing there looks at me and says "Smoking or non smoking"? I say smoking. Get this, she then says, "Ok, follow me." And proceeds to sit us at a booth and says enjoy your meal. Are you following me here???? If not let me help ya out!!! On May 23rd I weighed 400 pounds the day of my surgery. When I go out to eat the person always looks directly at ME and says, would you like a table????? I was sitting in a booth, which by the way there was atleast 10 inches between me and the table!!!!!!!!, to where I could see her while I was eating and I just kept saying to myself.... Lady you DO NOT know how you just affected my life just now. (in a good way) I was just reflecting on the fact that maybe I might be on my way to feeling a little "normal size". I mean, I'm still big, 293 and I still need to lose 112 pounds, but just maybe I did feel normal even if just for a few minutes. I just wanted to hug the hell out of her and thank her for making my "date" with my husband a memorable one. And I guess what I want to do is publically THANK THIS WOMAN, even if it is just in our little "FAMILY" here. Just remember, it's the little things that I've grown to love. Love to All~~~ Carmella **the chick sittin' in the booth!!!**

Carmella that is so I know that was just an awesome feeling. This maybe a silly one but I will be so glad that after post-op when I am somewhere in the public, and have to use the public restroom, that I won't feel like I am going to get stuck in one of those stalls I am definitely doing the happy dance with you. Denise

Congrats Carmella! What an awesome feeling that must have been! Enjoy your WOW moment! Huggs, Ruth

oh carmella! i DO know exactly what you mean. i've had a number of those kind of experiences lately. stuff that wouldn't mean anything to someone who didn't weigh 463 just 8.5 months ago! sitting in a booth; flying and not needing the seat belt extender and 2 seats; climbing 25 stairs without getting severely winded; using the tiny bathroom on a plane; tilting the steering wheel down in my truck and still having inches and inches of space between me and the wheel; sitting on a chair that i'd never have trusted to hold me; fitting in chairs with arms...my list goes on and on. i still have a ways to go, too...but this feeling of not being SO different from everyone else is wonderful and awesome on a daily basis! best to you. deb -189

Carmella, I haven't tried the booth experience yet ... so kudos to you on your WOW experience!! I'm glad your anniversary was great. Myra

Carmella, I totally understand how thrilled you are... people still look at me and take us to tables... but, I politely point to a booth and ask if we could please sit there... they always looks surprised (and are probably thinking... you are NEVER going to get your fat tail in there but go for it lady!!!!!) Granted, I am still 387 pounds but I fit in booths fine now (and usually have plenty of room to spare). Of course, I can tell just by looking if a booth is extra small... some of them are made for Twiggy. However, I have HAD to sit at tables for many years and it THRILLS me when I get to request a booth (PLUS they are more comfortable!!!!) Now, I can't wait for the host to just assume that I want a booth... maybe this time next year HUGS and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Patti