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Have my arms shrunk?

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MissAdventure Thu 14-Mar-19 13:11:06

I'm having more and more difficulty reaching things!

Not just things which are far away, but my own feet, and (ahem!) other areas.

I think my arms have shrunk, and my middle has grown.

Have you noticed this happening to you?

Cookie29 Sat 16-Mar-19 21:44:39

Blimey annodomini, there’s no way I’d get my fastened bra up over my bum and tum so well done!

annep1 Sat 16-Mar-19 22:02:37

I try not to bend forward in view of other people, because my face sags Try it with a mirror.?

annep1 Sat 16-Mar-19 22:07:13

Dunelm sell a neat little folding stool ….. which is handy for sitting in front of the washing machine taking the washing out.

NfkDumpling Sat 16-Mar-19 22:13:06

I think my legs may have got longer and my arms shorter. I can't reach my toes to put tights on any more. One foot is ok but then I can't get the other foot in .

I know I've shrunk because my skin doesn't fit anymore. I've just got too much of the stuff.

Juliet27 Sun 17-Mar-19 07:16:49

Annepl. I remember a friend leaning over to clean a mirror on a table and commenting ‘well, I’m never having sex on top again!’

annep1 Sun 17-Mar-19 22:36:31

Juliet27 I wanted to post that but I didn't have the courage. Lol. Yes, I too very quickly reached that conclusion. Not an attractive look!

MagicWriter2016 Mon 18-Mar-19 11:51:20

Love this post, it certainly helps to know that others are having the same problems as yourself. I struggle with top cupboards and bottom cupboards or shelves, so am now limited to the middle ones. The joys of getting older lol! But I do have a very good gadget for putting socks on myself, bought it on eBay and was worth every penny. But nearly redundant now I live in Spain, as rarely need to wear socks anymore!

Katek Mon 18-Mar-19 12:09:39

One of mine has definitely shrunk with this broken shoulder....look like a small velociraptor!!