Embarrassment

So over the last week I've had a few instances of serious embarrassment over my weight. Having to change tables (twice) because I didn't fit at the booth and then they moved us to a high top where I was sure the seat would break. Then tonight I went to a spa I use to go to all the time. They give you an outfit you wear while your there. Their biggest size didn't fit me. I wore my own clothes but boy oh boy. I am ready to be on the losers bench. My surgery is scheduled for June 4th I am 290 and 5'7". Two of my kids graduate june 1st and i am in a musical that runs through may so that helping me keep my mind occupied. I want to cross my legs, tie my shoes, not have swollen legs, along with all the other stuff. I am trying to look toward the surgery and keep myself busy and not make the problem worse (although sometimes I think better eat that now). I'm in therapy and that's great just wanted to share since to the rest of the world I put on my big girl face an act like nothing bothers me

Oh can I relate, been there, done that and believe me the other side is a miracle.  Now print this out and save what you wrote so you never forget and never go back to that embarrassing place of misery.  I started nearly exactly where you are maybe a bit higher bmi, I was 283.5lbs at 5'5 and now nearly 8 yrs later weigh 137lbs and wear size 6.  If I can do this anyone can, I was MO for 20 years.  Never again.

Good Luck. 

Thank you so much. It really helps to see someone with similar stats now almost 8 years out

Just wait, this will be the most exciting year of your life, once you have surgery and recover watch out.  Let the fun begin.

You will be so surprised how quickly it will change. I was so surprised that just a few weeks after surgery I went to a play and didn't feel like I needed to have a shoe horn to get me in the seat! lol We all have had those situations and I am sorry that you had to deal with those things recently...you will be on the Loser's Bench before you know it!

 

I can't wait loser bench here I come

I'm sorry you had to deal with those situations but we have all been there. Things will change so much after your surgery. Help is on the way! If I can do this,anyone can!

Thank you this board and the people on it have really helped me!

You are having your surgery almost exactly a year after I had mine.  The journey is amazing and quite the roller coaster! Good Luck with your journey.

Definitely been there.  Very recently in fact.  I started my pre op diet on January 8th.  I am 5' 6" and weighed 279.  As of this morning, I weigh 221.  I have a ways to go yet,   But I can say that I can cross my legs and definitely feel better.  Best of luck to you and I can't wait to see your progress.