Don't you just hate rude people?

October 8, 2001

Hi Gang,

Just wanted to share my unpleasant experience at WalMart yesterday. I

decided to take the plunge and pick out some smaller pants, since everything

is hanging on me now. So, I decided to venture in to the REGULAR section of

the store, instead of the plus sizes. Well, I found this rack of cotton/knit

pants, that were sort of like leggings, but not so " hugging " to the skin.

Anyway, I picked off two pairs of size large, looked at them, and pondered

whether or not they would fit. Well, my husband pointed out that he thought

they would fit so I should go for it. So, I went in to the dressing room

(that in itself causes me more anguish than just about anything!!) and I

tried on the first pair of pants. Well, they fit a little snugly, but not

like they were cutting off my breathing or anything. I figured that in less

than a month, they would fit perfectly. So, I stepped outside my dressing

room door to show my husband. Well, he had taken the kids and moved out of

my eyesight, so I was standing there looking for him. All of a sudden, the

lady who was working as the attendant in the dressing rooms (who, by the way,

would have been an EXCELLENT candidate for the DS herself) says to me, " Wow.

Those sure are tight across the butt, hon. You better get the next size up. "

I about died. I stood there, my mouth gaping open, totally taken aback by

this comment. I was actually feeling a little shred of confidence after I

tried those pants on, and then BAM!!! Shot down again!! Well, then my

husband came around the corner, saw my face, and asked what was wrong. I

said nothing, and was about to turn around (like a scorned child!! LOL!) and

go back and change and just put the darn things back on the rack. Then my

dear hubby said to me, " Hey, they look GREAT Hon. " Even though I knew he was

" stretching the truth alittle, " it made me feel so much better. So, I

gathered up what little dignity I had left, and I said (quite loudly to be

sure SHE would hear me), " yes, I think I'll take this pair, and let's go back

and get another pair in BLUE! "

So, there. I have vented. Thank you all for listening. I honestly don't

understand what possesses people sometimes. Here I am, striving to get under

200 lbs., with just three pounds to go to do it, and this lady rains on my

parade!!! Oh well, thank God I have this group of warm and understanding

people who are on my side!!

Hugs to all,

Pam in MD

BPD/DS - July 9, 2001

Dr. Vanguri

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