Tonight for the first time in a long time, I went to the club. I went with my God brother and his wife (I call her my sister) and I had an awesome time! For the first time in at least 10 years I didn't feel like the fat ass outcast. I'm not sure if it's the little boost of confidence I have since the surgery or the awesomeness of the people I was with. I think it may have been both because I went on a cruise with some of these people about a year ago and I didn't feel the same then. I'm grateful for them and for the surgery! Tonight confirms that I'm surrounded by supportive friends who love unconditionally AND that I did the right thing for me having this surgery.

God is so awesome and I am eternally grateful!!

Edited March 29, 201511 yr by laurenella82

I'm so glad that you had a nice time and felt this way when you were out - yes these moments are wonderful. I've not been to a club (yet), but nowadays I can eat in front of people (strangers) and not feel like everyone must be looking at me and thinking that I'm an oddity... moments to cherish

That's a great NSV!

That is wonderful, Lauranella!! It's amazing how the results of this surgery can be so lifting! It's literally and figuratively like a weight has been lifted. Our ability to enjoy ourselves at a club or out to dinner is greatly impacted by our perception of ourselves and I also am grateful for the difference this surgery has made.