I think it did in my case. I lost a little over 100 lbs for ankle surgery and when I regained the weight I ended up with a lower belly that was flabby whereas I didn't have it prior to the weight loss.

I have had way more people compliment an outfit than I have on than tell me I look terrible because I am too fat.
The main thing is have respect for yourself and dress as nicely as you can.
Think about what you are wearing is what I mean.
Just because you may be very large doesn't mean you can't dress properly and look decent.

I agree most people are to wrapped up in their world to pay attention to people around them.
I find the people that do notice are fat themselves.

Welcome to the reality of gaining weight.
You will be buying clothes more often.
When I was an active gainer I would shop at Goodwill or consignment shops for jeans/leggings and skirts.

I hear ya Juan.
Once I got a lot fatter I would try to hide mine a bit with longer tops so I get the self conscious thing.

I have had a tshirt roll up in public and that let everybody in the mall see most of my belly.
When I first started getting a muffin top I would wear crop tops and let the world see it.

I learned to float as a kid so I doubt body size makes any difference.
I could float at 115 lbs and 350 lbs.

Its not weird at all just a preference.

When I was married I complained about his "splashing"all over the place.
Its so gross to feel a wet spot with bare feet.
Had his Mom and Dad over once and his Mom gave him hell over it after she saw wet spots and made him go clean it up. Yay Mom !!