Meltdown.

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  • jnettiedotson
    jnettiedotson Posts: 163
    not only did the raft get stuck because I weighed it down. I then fell off and I could not get back on the thing. So I had to scoot down on my butt (very slow) It was one of the most mortifying experiences. I could hear everbody laughing at me.

    Yep, same thing happened to me :(
  • DarkDiva2005
    DarkDiva2005 Posts: 140
    I know what it's like to feel embarrassed in front of people. Last year I interned at 6 Flags w/ the sea lions and dolphins, and I had to wear a wetsuit. Well not only did that wetsuit show off every bump and roll on my body, but of course all the trainers who I was on stage with are all picture perfect. So I was always self-conscious on stage. But I would just remind myself that I will most likely NEVER see any of these people again, so what do I care what they think as long as I am having a good time. I'm sorry this happened hun, but you are doing great. Just keep right on trucking along (((hugs)))
  • justsummie
    justsummie Posts: 320 Member
    I was an overweight child. I can remember going skiing for the first (and only) time with my Girl Scout troop. At one point I fell, which wasn't an issue because all the kids were falling. The only problem is that you are suppossed to push yourself up with your poles using only are arm strength....and being roughly a 160 lb. 9 year old I couldn't do it. To make matters worse the troop leaders who came over to help pull me up were tiny women who I'm sure weighed less than me. I could see them rolling their eyes at eachother over how heavy I was and how long it was taking to get me up. Never skiied again.
  • vscott913
    vscott913 Posts: 65 Member
    Sorry this happened to you. I remember one time at a carnival, wanting to go on a ride with my kids that I used to ride with my sister years ago when I was a teen. Who knew the rides got smaller with age! HA!! That darn bar that came down over my head and BARELY snapped into place at my waist, about killed me! I could hardly breathe! On top of that, I was on the outside, so I was getting smooshed by my kids up against the side of the ride. o.0 Talk about uncomfortable! That ride could not end fast enough for me. I somehow remember that ride being a lot more fun when I was younger! :-/ Now... if that bar hadn't latched and I'd had to get off... oh yeah... total embarrassment would have hit me. I was much more easily embarrassed years ago than I am now, but I'm still pretty sensitive. My most em-bare-*kitten*-ing moment, however, was not fat related, but when my skirt was tucked up inside of my pantyhose at church one year on Ash (*kitten*, as I remember it) Wednesday. One of the male choir members said, "That girl needs to get some clothes on." I had no idea until it was too late. Oh well... it's a good laugh... but I was rather mortified at the time. (Good thing I had on panties... but they were orange, so he probably thought I was without!). I agree with the others on here... It sounds like you got off the ride without fuss, so most everyone probably had no idea and probably just thought you chickened out (see... not fat-related at all! They probably just thought you were a coward XD ... and yes, use this to motivate you more. My experience motivated me to check my skirt every time I wear that particular one.... though there have been at least 2 more times I didn't (but I did catch it before anyone else did.... I think ;-) By the way, you're 47 pound weight loss is an inspiration for me! You're a beautiful girl just the way you are... but keep going so you feel that way about yourself some day too!
  • i_love_vinegar
    i_love_vinegar Posts: 2,092 Member
    That's sad. :(

    I don't have an experience based on weight, but when I went to a water park last summer...IN THE SAME DAY, there was this popular ride and a LONG line...Finally it was my turn. I was with my boyfriend. Woooo we went down. I got up started walking and the lifeguard said, "Excuse me! Excuse me!" I looked up and she acted extremely flustered, "Um...Um...you're...You're..." My boyfriend and I exchange a confused look, when he goes, "Omg!!!" and points. My top came off. D: I looked in front of me to at least 100 SMILING faces...men...women...CHILDREN! lol

    But...that's not it. I got over it, and me and my boyfriend went to the opposite end of the park, to a play structure. It was made of cement and covered in this shiny stuff (trust me, this park was the definition of ghetto) so it was slick. Apparently, the shiny stuff had begun to wear, and it was a bit rough ...which I found out too late. There was a cut...blood...I asked a lifeguard for a bandaid, and he lead me to the lifeguard house. "Where's the cut?" "ON my butt..." It wasn't a small one either, him and another lifeguard had to make me a cloth bandaid and tape it to my butt. D:

    My boyfriend asked, 'do you want to go home.........?"
    "NO! We paid $30 each and have only been here 2 hours. We're staying!"

    The bandaid, not waterproof, continually came off during rides, walking, etc. I basically spent the next couple hours groping myself in public. haha...o_o

    Oh, and did I mention most every ride swayed and make creaking noises lol? And all the food stands were closed...and half the wave pool was closed? <.<
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