I realized something yesturday

 Yesturday me and a gruop of friends went to cedar point. All of them are skinny, I was the fat one of the group. I found myself looking for bigger people on the rides to see if I could fit. I even asked my friends to help my compare myself to others to know if I could fit or not. I realize how sad that is, but there were rides that I barley fit on. My goal is next year when I go back, I will have no issues at all and can ride what ever I want. Has anyone else gone thru this? It just made a fun fill day, a little sad for me.

 Yep, it sucks. I had a panic attack on a ride because I couldn't fit on it, and was terrified of being stuck on it. Thankfully, I was able to get off in time, but I was sooooo embarrassed. I know next year this time, I definitely won't have that issue. ;)

i know exactly how you feel.  i used to get so anxious when i went to dinner with friends and they get a booth table coz i  didnt fit in booths unless the table can be pushed away......but now, i choose the booth, i fit beautifully in them,  Time will make everything better, be patient.

Next year this will not be a problem.  My issue was airplane seatbelts.  I now have no issues.

I can relate as well. I can't wait to fit on rides, booths, and any seat I want!!! It's sad that we have dealt with this but it's temporary.

When I get my weight off I am going to go to an amusement park and HAVE FUN.. my knees won't kill, I won't struggle carrying my weight around and I will fit into the rides. I have not done this since I was in my 20s( go to a park like that) but I think it would be fun.. The struggle of the airplane seat is another thing.. Trying to hold my breath, not to move while I reach to connect the ends praying they would come together and hoping my ass would not touch the person on the next seat over. I was too embarrassed to say anything and when the guy in front of me put his seat all the way back I almost had an anxiety attack because I was unable to move or do anything.. I cannot wait for those days to be over. Yes I got my innards re arranged and it was the best move I made. I hope the second half of my life is filled with lots of victories of becoming healthy and strong and I wish that for you too!

I do that at Cedar Point too! In fact it is one of my goals to go back next year and ride whatever I want. I am tired of hanging out in kiddie land while my hubby and older boys go off and have a great day. I love spending time with our youngest but I am willing to bet that this was his last year in Snoopy World too. I want to enjoy the big rides with him now!

People who have never struggled with being overweight will NEVER truly understand this. I know exactly which restaurants have booths that fit me, and where the three places are I can sit at the movie theater without anyone seeing my flab spill over the arm rests. I know what chairs at work I can comfortably sit on without worrying that they'll creak or break. I also know that if I dally just a few seconds at the end of the work day and tell the others to go on without me, that I can walk alone to my car and save myself the embarrassment of huffing and puffing and trying to carry on a conversation while I feel like I can barely breathe.