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In reply to the discussion: I used to be fat [View all]MissMillie
(38,556 posts)33. to each his/her own
and I guess I really do mean that.
I thought up about 4 or 5 different things to say to your statement, and then I realized that when I was big I used to hate it when people lectured me about all the "bad" things about being big. So I won't do that to you.
I think it's wonderful that you like yourself.
At the same time, I'm glad I liked myself enough to take the steps necessary to relieve my own pain (which apparently isn't an issue for you, and I'm glad for that too).
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That's not true. I have an acquaintance who was 66 at the time of her surgery and she did very well
auntAgonist
Jan 2014
#86
MissMillie, good post. I myself have lost 124 pounds and for the first time in years
roguevalley
Jan 2014
#23
The only reason I felt it could have been an issue was the "too much is never enough" implied....
Spitfire of ATJ
Jan 2014
#49
It's never as simple as "getting a sense of humor" when you're a consistent target of ridicule.
nomorenomore08
Jan 2014
#110
If republicans mocked JFK for his back-brace and constant diarrhea, DU would be furious.
arcane1
Jan 2014
#54
So if we just shame and ridicule every obese person enough, they'll all lose weight...
nomorenomore08
Jan 2014
#111
If it's someone close to you whose weight you're concerned about, then that's one thing.
nomorenomore08
Jan 2014
#113
I understand that argument, but it's too similar to those who try to rationalize, for instance,
nomorenomore08
Jan 2014
#115
The same is true for people who bully, drink too much, make stupid choices, or go into politics
Android3.14
Jan 2014
#81
What do you mean "You have no authority or experience that gives you the right..."
auntAgonist
Jan 2014
#89
Congratulations and thank you for your story. That said, BMI is flawed (not b/c muscle)
MillennialDem
Jan 2014
#85
Yes it is expressed as a range, but it it is still fundamentally flawed for height/weight squared!
MillennialDem
Jan 2014
#97
Those who are uncomfortable in their own skin (even if it's not readily apparent) are the ones
auntAgonist
Jan 2014
#87
I'm sure those who risk their very life on surgery to get control over their eating would
liberal_at_heart
Jan 2014
#105