Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

things I wont/dont miss about being overweight



Recommended Posts

I tought it would be nice to make a list of at least 10 things that we will not or do not miss about being overweight. Hopefully many more will go along with me on this. Below are things I surely WILL NOT miss about being overweight!!

1. Looking the other way when I pass by a full length mirror.

2. While buying clothes having to go to the plus size clothes and

the clothes being ugly. *why don't they make trendy cloths for us

overweight women anyways?*

3. Having to make sure my shirts are long enough to cover my oversized stomach.

4. Looking at pictures of myself from my thin days wondering how I could let my weight get so out of control

5. Not feeling comfortable around my (inshaped) husband

6. People I went to school with looking at me in shock because I have went from 125 to over 200 pounds.

7. Not being able to play with my kids without getting out of breath within the first couple minutes.

8. Double chin

9. having to have long hair because short hair makes my face look even fatter

10. having to wear a bathing suit that has a skirt with it cause i dont want my thighs to show

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1. Not being able to cross my legs

2. Not being able to cut my own toenails

3. Not going anywhere with my very outgoing husband because I'm ashamed of my weight

4. being paranoid of eating in public....."look at the fat lady eating all that food"

5. Wearing the same 5 or 6 outfits because thats all that fits anymore

6. Shopping at Lane Bryant.....even though I do like their clothes

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1. continuously, forever, every 5 minutes, of everyday, pulling up my pants (because they roll under the fat) UGGGGGHHHHHH:unsure:

2. not having to avoid picture taking at all costs

3. not being a hermit in my own home

4. not avoiding ppl I know so that they cant see how big I had gotten

Im sure theres tons more.........these are just the ones I still think about everyday

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It makes me sad that you're so young. I really hope you get to experience being YOUNG very soon. All those things are how you should feel when you're getting old and slowing down.

That's really what spurred me on to having surgery. I didnt have comorbidities yet but I felt so tired and old, and that was from a relatively low BMI of 35. I am absolutely BURSTING with energy these days. The clothes and stuff are all nice, but its how I feel that really amazes me. I was missing out on life before.

Very best of luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1. Shirt stains because everything fell on my large boobs.

2. Using car seat belts with a winter coat on.

3. Fat roll rashes under my tummy.

4. That over stuffed from eating feeling

5. Hiding my eating from drive thrus all alone in my car.

6. Lack of physical energy.

7. Avoiding clothes in the back of my closet because they are to tight.

8. Finding decent underwear that doesn't look like granny panties for my size.

9. Avoiding old friends so they don't see I'm now huge.

10. The lecture from my Dr. to loose weight every single visit.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Some things I won't miss :

Being discriminated against...

Odd looks from strangers...

Being avoided from co-workers...

It is amazing how I am being treated by others since I have lost 50 plus pounds. Such a shame..... people are soooo clueless at times.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1. Back ache

2. Snoring

3. Embarrassed about getting undressed in front of my husband or anyone

4. Covering arms and legs

5. Avoiding old friends

6. Celulite everywhere on arms & calves

7. Feet hurting

8. ridiculously large boobs (my bra cup could fit on my head)

9. Eating as a hobby

10. Buying tops

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 Worrying if I am will fit in a chair or seat. I am going to an event this weekend at a collisem and I am already afraid I won't fit.

2. Being embarrassed to undress in front of my husband.:teeth_smile:

3. The stares from people when I go out to eat. Makes me feel the fat lady dont deserve to eat. :frown:

3, Not going to amusement parks.:)

4. Not going to the altar at church to pray. Afraid i cant get up from my knees when I am trying to get up without causing a ruckus.:lol:

5. Everyday aches and pains, knees and feet.

6. Taking diab meds and bp pills. :thumbup:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Things I DON'T miss about being overweight

1) Embarrassment eating out because I felt people were staring at me to see how much and what I would eat.

2) Avoiding meeting new people because I was so afraid of what they thought.

3) Avoiding seeing people I haven't seen in awhile because of how fat I was!

4) Not wanting to exercise outdoors because I thought people would be thinking, "Gees! It isn't working!"

5) Being bigger than my ex-husband

6) Afraid to get naked in front of a guy

7) Aches and pains

8) My clothes getting tighter, but dreading the thought of shopping in the plus section...so I just wore the same old stretchy stuff.

9) This one might be kind of weird...but part of me was afraid to get divorced because I didn't think anybody else would want me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Things I won't miss are:

1. Asking for a table instead of a booth cause I don't feel comfortable in the booths

2. Shopping for clothes - everything has an anchor on it or some big ass flowers - What is that????

3. Back, hips, legs and feet hurting all the time

4. Taking diabetes medicine

5. Seeing my Ex and being so overweight

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 2 replies
      1. Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×