Shout it out to the world???

What would you do? I feel like shouting it out to the world, but.... I was in the bathroom at work. I used the end stall which is the handicapped stall. We really don't have any handicapped people at work on our floor other than overweight people (like myself) anyways...I always use that one because I fit in there better. Well I heard someone come in and noticed that they did not enter a stall. I was wondering what they were waiting for. So I finished and came out and found a MO person waiting for the stall. I felt sooo bad because I could tell that she was cringing and felt embarrased (and more angry most likely) that she had to use that stall (and wait for it). I realized that I was no longer that size and a person that could easily fit into a regular stall in lieu of a handicapped one. I suddenly felt like I had parked in the handicapped zone without a flag!!! I wanted to explain myself for using that stall, that I was once her size. I wanted to tell her that I had WLS and point her in the direction that I went. BUT I was too afraid and nervous. Its such a personal decision and thoughts go through my head...What if she doesnt make it through surgery, or what if she gets angry and hurt that I approached her about WLS. Its sooo hard to tell. But I wanted to help so bad and explain myself and I clammed up. I want to run up to everyone that is MO and just tell my story! Its such an iffy situation though isn't it? Elizabeth M

I know just how you feel! I see someone at Walmart, or Alberstosns and feel running up to them and tell them about how there really is a way out! Andie

being that i spend alot of time with my mom and grandma...(BOTH had WLS surgery before me) they do tell everyone..... some times it is to a good effect and sometimes not.. but my grandma wants everyone to know that you dont have to live like that,,,, as a family we are down aroud 500 lbs.. so it makes quiet the impression KIM -153

Wow Kim thats awesome 500! I saw the lady today and wanted to say something again so bad. I just get shy and then nervous that I will hurt her feelings or make her mad. If I ever really strike up a conversation I am going to mention it though. Just havent had the chance really. She seems like the sweetest person and I can see the looks some people give her and it is just so upsetting. I hope that things work out for her and maybe she will come across the surgery somehow. Its such a blessing! Elizabeth M