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To not go the concert

35 replies

Door12345 · 12/05/2023 20:28

I'm very overweight there is no getting round this, I'm ashamed to say I'm 26.5 stones in weight , I was 30.5 stones 6 month ago and am taking steps to reduce my weight each week
My am I being reasonable is the fact my friend has bought me a ticket to go and see beyonce a week on Tuesday at the stadium of light , this is in section L31, I'm terrified I'm not going to fit in the turnstile and I'm that worried I'm thinking of not going , has anybody any experience of this particular stadium and the access arrangements ? I'm so worried about showing myself up , I'm.assuming you access the stands the same way you would a football match through the turnstiles so there is no way I will fit and i can't face the embarrassment
I hate situations like this my high Weight is ruining my life
I'm aware my friend paid 150 quid for my ticket also as a treat so very reluctant to let him down also , don't know what to do, can anybody offer any advise ?

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Timeandtune · 12/05/2023 21:33

Just wanted to say many congratulations on your weight loss. As others have said there will be access arrangements so don’t worry and have a great time. Also you have a lovely friend.

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 12/05/2023 21:38

Congrats on your weight loss OP, that's brilliant. Turnstiles are the work of the devil. Follow the advice from others about access then don't give it another thought. What a wonderful treat, enjoy the show!

Namechangeforthis88 · 12/05/2023 21:40

You are doing amazing! And you must be a lovely person to have a friend want to treat you to a Beyonce concert. Go and have a great evening!

RegeRegeRege · 12/05/2023 21:53

@Door12345 I’ve been to quite a few concerts at the Stadium, so far haven’t been to one where the turnstiles are used (I think!) from what I remember there’s normally colour coded areas depending on where your ticket is for, you get your ticket scanned at the end of the queue in that area & then you make your way into the stadium via the big doors that get opened.

As others have said you can always email to double check if it will put your mind at rest but from experience you won’t have to go through the turnstile.

Have a great time! She was fab last time, so much so we’ve also got tickets to go again on the 23rd - you’ll love it!

savethewales · 12/05/2023 21:54

StrandedStarfish · 12/05/2023 21:19

Please go. The words “Beyoncé” and “Sunderland” will probably never be in the same sentence again. It’s going to be great and you will love it

They have been before, so never say never.

whynotwhatknot · 12/05/2023 23:40

I hate those turnstiles feel like im going to get trapped

well done on your weight loss youre doing great

theblackradiator · 11/06/2023 16:30

Did you go OP @Door12345 hope you did and had a lovely evening.

Door12345 · 02/07/2023 16:03

Hello everybody I went and I had an amazing time thanks for all your supportive comments x

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StrandedStarfish · 02/07/2023 19:19

So pleased to hear this. Thanks for updating

PickledPurplePickle · 02/07/2023 19:40

Well done and well done on your amazing weight loss to date

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