Touchy, touchy.

Posted By: Listening on 2009-01-14
In Reply to: PS - Except she did wonder why an MRI couldn't take 275 lb person - sm - Formerly Fat

I am overweight and I have been called hurtful names when I was small, people dont seem to do that now days but I can see if she might not fit into an MRI. Suppose the person were 4Ə" and that much weight- she would be rounder than she is tall. I could just imagine that picture. She might have a panniculus that flaps down over the top of her legs and completely blocks her from getting in the machine. I can think and think of possibilities. Some people have thin skins.

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Do you believe what this woman says? - sm
- There is a show that comes on TLC - sm
  - I totally mis read your post. sorry - deenibeeni
  - TV doesn't make it true - deenibeeni
- so what? - deenibeeni
  - 275 isn't that huge either - Now 475, I could see needing sm - ChiaPet
    - But 275-pound footbal players are taller than 5 feet, therefore not so wide. nm - deb
  - You tell her, Sam and I will - Listening
    - Wow, aren't you 2 just the nicest human beings?!! NOT. sm - Formerly Fat
      - Oh for heaven's sake. - deenibeeni
        in all fairness... - Kendra
        genetics are about predisposition - deenibeeni
        Now wait a sec - the woman did NOT ask anyone for special favors - sm - Formerly Fat
        Yes, there was - deenibeeni
        PS - Except she did wonder why an MRI couldn't take 275 lb person - sm - Formerly Fat
        Touchy, touchy. - Listening
      - I'm very heavy - Happy MT Robin

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That's such a touchy subject...

I have a 10-year-old son who is overweight, and for me personally, I would want to know if he is eating 4-6 donuts such as this girl is doing. I just think your approach would make or break it all. If someone were to approach me, I wouldn't mind at all, but I don't get really too offended easily especially if I know it is the truth. Chances are, this girl's mom knows she has an eating problem. I'm sure she's not just overeating on Sunday's. But then again, maybe it runs in the family and if you did say something, it may not go well. In my family, only my son is overweight, not my other kids nor my husband or I. The doctors have told me it is just genetic. But for me personally, I would want to know because it is not healthy and we try and work with our son about being healthy and making right choices for himself.

Here's a though, how about letting the person in charge on Sunday be aware and then he/she can remind the kids to only take 1 donut each, that way everyone can get enjoy them.

dont you guys think she should have just not even brought the subject up? its a touchy subject at
that age. i think she knew she would be openning up a can of worms. the children who dont believe made fun of the ones who do...right in the classroom...during this very scary time of bullying in schools....she just really changed things for us 2 weeks before christmas...very upset.