If you've ever not fit into a chair-- you should read this-- you'll understand! (Pic)

One year ago today, I was at an event at a large conference center.  I was assigned a seat that was WAY too small for my size.  I was too embarrassed to let others know I was uncomfortable, so I sat there for hours with the armrests digging into my hips and thighs creating bruises that lasted for weeks.  I was humiliated.  I kept looking around at all the other large ladies sitting in their chairs thinking surely I'm not as large as them, but they all seemed to fit into their chairs just fine.  It was a face the truth moment, and it was a harsh reality.  I cried for three days over not fitting into this chair... then I got pissed.

It was the push I needed and I made the final decision to schedule surgery.    I saved my ticket stub from the event and promised myself that I would sit in that exact chair again and fit.  There was no way I was going to let the chair win!

The following picture is me... exactly one year after the event, in the chair that defeated me.  I don't know that I've ever smiled bigger in my life.

great going

I can't wait till I will fit in a movie seat , I think they make them for kids

I'm happy for you! That's such an amazing feeling. :)

During the summer of 2012, I broke a plastic patio chair while at a bbq at the house of someone I barely knew, and also broke my MIL's pool ladder--two big catalysts that made me call for an appointment with my wls' staff that December. 

Congrats on beating the chair !

Great smile !

frisco

I smiled for you! Which one if us here hasn't felt the embarrassment from not fitting into a chair or booth, or even more, breaking them. I look forward to beating my own proverbial chairs soon!!

AND you have your legs crossed!!!  Big congrats!  You're beautiful too :)

i bet you will look forward to that conference for many years to come.

sophie

That's a fabulous NSV!  You worked hard for that victory - enjoy your success!

Look great! Wonderful experience!

Congrats. You look amazing and you cant tell by your smile that you feel it as well. I cant wait to have the same victory next year. Keep up the great work.

What a great picture with boots!,,, You conquered that chair - oh yeah!