Stress before the Big Day

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The issues I had leading up to my graduation two weeks ago lit a fire under me to get healthy and lose this weight. When I read the measurements for the graduation gown online, I knew I would need a special order. I called the school bookstore and explained this but the worker assured me I could just come on in and try some on and he's sure they have one that will fit. Against my better judgement and a nagging feeling that I should go as soon as possible to try one on, I waited an additional week. I arrived at the school bookstore to try on gowns exactly 3 weeks before graduation and none of the gowns fit. I was petrified! The associate took my name and number and assured me they would get in touch with the company that makes the gowns to put in a special order. Later that day I received a call that I needed to go back in to get measured immediately since it takes two and a half to three weeks to make the gown. The associate threw in her suggestion that I should look into buying a purple pants suit just in case the gown isn't finished in time. Now I was insulted. Why would I want to stick out like a sore thumb in a pants suit when everyone else has on a cap and gown ? I just couldn't understand why there were no gowns to accommodate me at the school. I'm certain I was not the only student in need of a size 5x gown. My gown arrived 4 days before graduation so that was one less thing I had to stress about.

Dealing with the gown issue made me question if the seat at the graduation would be able to hold me. Usually graduations have folding chairs and I already knew if this was the case, I needed something sturdier. I called the school and my exchange with the disabilities office was a very pleasant one. They understood my concerns and I was able to bring my own chair from home. Things turned out well but  had I not thought about the needing a chair, I would have been very uncomfortable. These are things overweight people have to deal with just like not being able to fasten the seat belt in a vehicle. Enough is enough, I want to be carefree and not have to worry about things like this....so this is further motivation to keep me focused on my lifestyle change. Project Melanie

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  1. Shahil qurishiJune 19, 2019 at 10:14 AM

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    1. MelanieJune 28, 2019 at 10:40 AM

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