So, I just thought of something that I must add to my list of the worst parts of being overweight. It's something that is SOOO embarrassing and at some points made me feel like less of a woman. Prepare yourself - this is a bit graphic.
The first time I couldn't reach over my stomach to put in a tampon. Sitting down, at least. I've had my period since I was 11, so I've used many a tampon. When I was 20 years old, I realized I could no longer put in a tampon sitting down. I couldn't reach the neccessary anatomical parts over my stomach. From then on, I had to stand up, put one foot on the toilet seat and struggle to get it in with one hand. No way I could use both of my hands - my stomach was too big for that. Even though no one witnesses this, it doesn't make it any less embarrassing that I couldn't reach over my own stomach.
I am happy to report that while I still have to stand up, I can now almost use both of my hands.
I know. This post was gross. I'm sorry. If it offended you, I apologize, but I did warn you. :)
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Oh I love it love it love it Alana!!! Well, the part about you being able to admit it, because I know right where you are coming from. Another horribly embarrassing moment is trying to wipe your butt!! Not easy when you are fat. It's only recently gotten a little easier for me, LOL!!!! Oh, and putting socks on? Forget it!
Oh Alana! Been there done that! My other thought was when going for surgery, they wanted me to use a suppository... Yeah, how was I going to do that????
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