Movin like a fat lady
Back when Eddie Murphy was promoting The Nutty Professor, I remember him being interviewed and talking about having to learn the movements of an obese person. It wasn't just the fat suit; there are specific ways of carrying oneself, etc.
Back when I was M.O., I was very conscious of this, and I tried like heck to still move like a "normal" person, at least as much as was possible. Now I find myself still moving like an obese person. I go to get up off the floor, and I do all those same balancing moves and even make the little ooomph grunt and then I realize they aren't necessary. Funny how years of doing something one way will stick with ya. I do the same panicked worry and squeeze-in when I try to navigate a small space that formerly wouldn't even have been doable (between chairs in a restaurant or whatever). And voila, no problem. Same thing with seat belts. I'm just sure I have to pull it WAYYYYYYYYY out in order to get it around myself and then laugh my (tiny) butt off when it retracts WAYYYYYYY back. The airplane was a pure joy-I had to adjust the seat belt DOWN from the last passenger.
I think I'll spend a day or two just getting up and down off the floor to relearn how to do it.
Anyone else still moving like a chubster?
Hugs,
Susan
Hi Susan, I know exactly what you mean I experienced it just yesterday at a restaurant. I was used to asking for a table cause a booth was out of the question,I didn't have to do that .Then in the parking lot there were 2 cars parked really close together and I turned sideways and there was no need.My hubby got upset because I could fit and he couldn't. It was just really weird how you really do have to relearn how to handle yourself....and I also found out I do have ribs and other such bones...it's very bizarre.
Well hope you have a good day.
God Bless,
Angi
360/195/135 
I too pull the seat belts WAYYYY out before buckling them down to my now tiny butt. I still pick up my size 10 pants and say "whose tiny pants are THESE???" LOL!!! I am 9 months out and reached goal a couple of weeks ago. I try to remember that I can now crawl under my desk to fix the extension cords, etc. - something I used to have to have someone else do for me! When my friend and I parked at a restaurant at lunch, we were hemmed in pretty tightly in the parking lot. My friend said, "I don't think I can fit out the door, but your skinny butt could." THAT WAS SOOOOOOOOO AWESOME TO HEAR!!!!
Loving life at 127!
Loving life at 127! 
.... sooo FUNNY.... can definitely relate... use to not even attempt to get in the floor... would have to turn over and get up that way... a couple weeks ago I actually sat in the floor in front of the tv like I did as a kid...
and I use to make fun of the skinny chick who use to sit in a chair and pull both legs up in it with her... haaa I can do that too now!!!! Also understand fully being in a crowded room and looking for the BIGGEST entrance/exit through them and now can just 'slip' right past 'em..... actually I was out Saturday night and there were 2 MO girls sitting at a table and I accidentally bumped one. I told her I was sorry, but I wanted to reach out to her and let her know that I KNEW how it was... but I didn't... I just hoped she didn't think I was one of "those" snobish skinnier girls....
it's those "little" things.... that are BIG accomplishments to us WLS people... congratulations to your successes 
Rhonda 
Rhonda 
Yes, after loosing 140 lbs, my husband says I still walk like I am in pain. I know that I, as you, also focused when I was obese, to move less awkwardly. I think now I am moving faster or something and just have to slow down and think and focus and retrain myself. I have not even tried getting up off of the floor.. I guess that says something about where my mind still is. I will try it today, and see if i can actually do it. Su Ellia
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