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Supersize Me
Pulse Magazine ^ | 22 November 2013 | Edward Thompson

Posted on 02/27/2014 10:37:11 AM PST by iowamark

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To: iowamark
surviving on disability checks

There is the root of the problem right there.

41 posted on 02/27/2014 11:24:04 AM PST by Count of Monte Fisto (The foundation of modern society is the denial of reality.)
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To: Jeff Chandler

I’m quoting the article, ok? I don’t look for compassion, either. I guess no one read the article!


42 posted on 02/27/2014 11:25:55 AM PST by miss marmelstein (Richard Lives Yet!)
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To: apillar
"But there seems to be a group where they never hit the equilibrium and just keep gaining and gaining."

Ding ding ding! Everyone is different, and you get one of those people who's body is a perfect trifecta of body just storing the stuff combined with a food dependence and a denial of reality and walla, a crane through the wall.

43 posted on 02/27/2014 11:27:13 AM PST by Abathar (Proudly posting without reading the article carefully since 2004)
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To: Jeff Chandler

That’s a nifty technique, depending on the injury one might need a bit off pain relief prior to trying it.


44 posted on 02/27/2014 11:28:56 AM PST by WinMod70
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To: iowamark
Nowhere in this adaption is there mention of his seeing a weight-loss specialist.

"The Americans with Disabilities Act says that they should have the proper equipment to handle me, the same as they do for anyone else," he says indignantly. "I'm entitled to that. I'll probably have to sue to get the care I really need."

I vaguely remember a fat DUmmie who sounded like this.

45 posted on 02/27/2014 11:35:52 AM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans!)
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To: Nervous Tick

I guess you get nervous, Tick!


46 posted on 02/27/2014 11:36:15 AM PST by miss marmelstein (Richard Lives Yet!)
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To: Responsibility2nd

In my experience of going to the ER and spending 8 days in intensive care they are much more caring for people who haven’t created the situation causing them trouble.

I don’t have a lot of sympathy for someone 600 lbs. 600 lbs is significantly past the point where they need to wake the heck up and address their problem.


47 posted on 02/27/2014 11:39:49 AM PST by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: Jeff Chandler

Stars are generally narcissists of the first order. No one can achieve that status unless they put themselves first, last and always. And they are invariable very, very cold. Shirley MacLaine’s daughter has written a tell-all on mom and she is the quintessential “star” - easily bored, cold and indifferent to other people’s interests. And very hard-working, I might add.

Stars - if they have genuine talent - save all their personal warmth and humanity for the stage.


48 posted on 02/27/2014 11:40:48 AM PST by miss marmelstein (Richard Lives Yet!)
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To: miss marmelstein

There are surgeries than an remove much of the excess fat and skin that would probably be less expensive in the long run for everyone involved.

But he needs to stop eating 8000 calories a day.

It sounds like (going by what is posted in OP) this guy doesn’t think he has a weight problem, that it’s everyone else who should accommodate him.

This has nothing to do with hate.

I don’t think 600 pounds is an “extreme” case, the real extreme cases are the ones where the person needs a wall torn down and a forklift to move them from the bed.

BTW, I hope you were able to get your ring fixed after having it cut off.


49 posted on 02/27/2014 11:43:02 AM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans!)
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To: miss marmelstein
Stars are generally narcissists of the first order.

That makes sense. Narcissists require absolute affirmation (being wrong or less than perfect is like death to them). What better affirmation is there than stardom?

50 posted on 02/27/2014 11:49:51 AM PST by Jeff Chandler (Obamacare: You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs.)
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To: miss marmelstein
I’m quoting the article, ok? I don’t look for compassion, either. I guess no one read the article!

Easy there. I wasn't disagreeing with you, only adding to what you said.

You may find compassionate physicians, but chances are they won't be surgeons.

51 posted on 02/27/2014 11:52:35 AM PST by Jeff Chandler (Obamacare: You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs.)
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To: GeronL

I think he died so he’s down to a very small calorie count, lol.

I never did get the ring fixed. It had only cost $60. I sold it for $30. Typical of my investment talent.


52 posted on 02/27/2014 11:53:55 AM PST by miss marmelstein (Richard Lives Yet!)
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To: Jeff Chandler

I invariable gravitate towards cold doctors - even my dermatologist was nasty to me. Maybe it’s me...


53 posted on 02/27/2014 11:55:19 AM PST by miss marmelstein (Richard Lives Yet!)
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To: miss marmelstein

lol

You can make it up in volume. Sounds like my brothers “genius” investment plans.


54 posted on 02/27/2014 11:57:12 AM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans!)
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To: jiggyboy

Casting the first stone? Of course, you have no vices and are perfect.


55 posted on 02/27/2014 11:57:40 AM PST by bgill
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To: bgill
Of course, you have no vices and are perfect.

Fat chance.

56 posted on 02/27/2014 12:04:26 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (Obamacare: You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs.)
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To: Jeff Chandler

I used to be the go to guy for removing rings. Sometimes, you just have to resort to the saw.

I cringe when I see carbide and titanium rings. Glad I’m not in that business anymore.


57 posted on 02/27/2014 12:25:04 PM PST by dangerdoc (I don't think you should be forced to make the same decision I did even if I know I'm right.)
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To: miss marmelstein

I had cancer year before last. Oncologists are the nicest doctors around, can’t say I recommend having one though.


58 posted on 02/27/2014 12:43:14 PM PST by dangerdoc (I don't think you should be forced to make the same decision I did even if I know I'm right.)
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To: dangerdoc

That’s good to know. Hope you’re doing well.


59 posted on 02/27/2014 12:44:47 PM PST by miss marmelstein (Richard Lives Yet!)
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To: Abathar

Agree but the kid I referred to is only 14 yrs old.
That’s a pretty quick path to 500lb plus.


60 posted on 02/27/2014 12:55:17 PM PST by nascarnation (I'm hiring Jack Palladino to investigate Baraq's golf scores.)
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