275-Pound Woman Says Hospital Told Her to Use Zoo MRI

[MrsCat 6]

Ummm not that I think this woman is 'ok' but ..... www.getting2goal.com <----- that was me 10 years ago. 200+ pounds heavier. I gained most of it after the death of my son.

I don't think that makes me a bad person or any less worthy of a little human compassion. In fact, without it, I would never have lost the weight.

Like morocco4ever, I have to pay VERY close attention to my diet, my caloric/fat intake as well as the kinds of foods I am eating. I MUST exercise at least 5 times a week JUST to now maintain a healthy weight. It's more than anyone else I know has to do.... even my skinny friends.

just sayin

You go girl! Way to bring it back and stay fab!

[alienlovechild 75]

We were watching Larry King the other night and the winner of Biggest Loser Season 3 was on - he's gained back about half of all the weight he lost. I was shocked to see the before, after and after. He said he got very depressed and went into hiding because he didn't want people to see he fell off the wagon.

Same for Oprah. Even with all her money and pressure from the glare of the spotlight, she still has weight problems.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

This is the guy... Erik Chopin - Season 3 Winner....lost 214 lbs but now says he's gained about half of that all back...

[MrsCat 6]

This is the guy... Erik Chopin - Season 3 Winner....lost 214 lbs but now says he's gained about half of that all back...

he is such a babe now. I was amazed how well he was able to do - and stick with it - the hardest part!

[morocco4ever 63]

Hey KimandRuss, wow, fabulous! To bad that so many people really have no idea how hard it is to maintain isn't it? Stop taking a bite of a hamburger? He!! I can get fat on broccoli. I must console myself in a bag of chips now.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Hey KimandRuss, wow, fabulous! To bad that so many people really have no idea how hard it is to maintain isn't it? Stop taking a bite of a hamburger? He!! I can get fat on broccoli. I must console myself in a bag of chips now.

Hermana, you look fabulous and take care of yourself. You DO something to maintain your health. Others just don't/can't/won't.

[Uncle Wally 2]

Haha, that's great.

I'd offer my two cents, but I've already been privately warned by some of our more portly moderators that if I make fun of the obese anymore, I'll be kicked off VJ.

Edited January 14, 2009 by Uncle Wally

[Jenn! 918]

This was on an episode of House. He put the guy on the MRI anyway and broke the thing.

[Ban Hammer 13,352]

Haha, that's great.

I'd offer my two cents, but I've already been privately warned by some of our more portly moderators that if I make fun of the obese anymore, I'll be kicked off VJ.

or eaten.

[Amby 490]

I bet its not a tumor, I bet its that sandwich she lost years ago... lift up the rolls!

it could seriously be a fatty tumor!

[Chica Yeyé 41]

This was on an episode of House. He put the guy on the MRI anyway and broke the thing.

I remember that episode.

I also remember an episode of Nip/Tuck where a lady was literally glued to her couch and died on surgery.

[Amby 490]

I think she probably got so upset about it because she was in denial about her real size. People who don't see their large size as a problem are the ones that get really upset when you tell them they need to lose weight.

[DeadPoolX 9]

How common are thyroid and metabolism problems?

I could be wrong - but I think when you get to being that overweight, a lot of those sorts of conditions develop secondarily.

Having a hypothyroid condition is among one of the more common disorders. I have that and if I don't take my medication to correct it, I can get extremely lethargic.

Having a slow metabolism due to thyroid issues could very well contribute to weight gain. However, I have managed to lose over 80lbs. It was difficult. I despise exercise and I like to eat. But it's certainly possible. The first step is having a realistic goal in mind. If you're 250lbs, don't expect to lose a 100lbs overnight. That won't happen and if it did, you should see your doctor. Losing that much weight in a short period of time could be indicative of some potentially serious health problems.

[Jesse and Hema 2]

Perhaps she has health issues that cause obesity. Making a mockery of this woman is really up there with any sort of prejudices. Sometimes you just don't know.

I agree completely.

My only 2¢ is this: who decided to get the news involved?!

[morocco4ever 63]

Haha, that's great.

I'd offer my two cents, but I've already been privately warned by some of our more portly moderators that if I make fun of the obese anymore, I'll be kicked off VJ.

Why don't you post your pic here and let us decide if there is something about you that we can make fun of. It would only be fair.

Edited January 14, 2009 by morocco4ever